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Why Political Polling Seems So Unreliable

by Anne Kim October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

Veteran pollster Stefan Hankin points to several factors wrecking polling’s reputation.

Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Mobil station, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles.

This Is the Biggest Reason Why a Blue Wave Is Probably Coming

by Bill Scher September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a news conference in Detroit, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

The Health Care Crisis and How to Fix It

by Merrill Goozner September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed (left) attempted to defend the rights of transgender children during an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters (right) on Monday.

On Fox News, El-Sayed Bravely Defended Gender-Affirming Care, Then Took a Weird, Wrong Turn

by Bill Scher August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Establishment Democrats: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT. join hands together following a campaign rally last month in Detroit, Michigan.

The Myth of the Establishment Democrat

by David Masciotra August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Streamer Hasan Piker in Detroit.

How 2026 Is Not Like 2006

by Bill Scher August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a news conference in Detroit, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

El-Sayed May Be Winning. But He Should Run Like He’s Losing

by Bill Scher August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Call Them ‘Common Sense Democrats’

by Jonathan Alter August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Trust the Polls and Polling? Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks as her opponent David Crowley listens during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Internal Polls Flopped in Michigan and Hawaii. How Will They Do in Minnesota and Wisconsin?

by Bill Scher August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks during a primary election night event in Detroit.

To Mend Fences in Michigan, El-Sayed Should Stop Talking About Israel

by Bill Scher August 6, 2026August 6, 2026