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Does a poll lead increase your poll lead? The science of bandwagon effects explained.
Israelis march in opposition to their prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for peace and the return of the hostages.
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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is opposed to a two-state solution, but many ordinary Israelis and Palestinians don’t feel the same way.
Ukrainians observe a minute of silence in Kyiv on Oct. 1, 2023.
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As war drags on, more Ukrainians say that they are prepared to negotiate – but the majority still reject any deal with Russia.
The president’s keynote address in Largo, Maryland marks the start of a push to sell his economic policies to voters.
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Recent opinion polls show American are very gloomy on both the economy and Biden.
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This method of predicting results has been shown to be accurate over 100 years of US presidential elections.
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Political polls can make for dramatic headlines. But they are a snapshot of when they were taken, not a predictor of election outcomes. Follow these expert tips to make sense of the stats.
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If elected, Biden would be the oldest person to occupy the White House. But he’s by far the most popular candidate the Democrats have.
An armed soldier at a polling station during the counting of votes in March 2018 in Freetown.
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Though public opinion surveys offer some hope, there are several concerns for democracy’s consolidation in West Africa.
Arizona election officials released this image as one example of armed people watching ballot drop boxes.
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What deep-dive polls reveal at the political landscape of America as the 2022 midterm election approaches.
Telegram users in Russia get access to more information than their compatriots who only watch television.
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Most Russians get their news from government-controlled television. But those who look to Telegram, an online platform, are more likely to have views that break from the official position.
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The Greens and Labor have a mixed record of working together, but can learn from past experience.
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Latest results show Labor ahead of the Coalition federally as well as in South Australia, Queensland and possibly NSW.
In the hot seat: it has been a challenging first 12 months in the White House for Joe Biden.
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It’s been a tough year for the 47th US president.
A vigil in protest against the death penalty in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2016.
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Indonesian public support for the death penalty declines when they learn more about its scope and administration.
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14% of the UK population often make up a much smaller proportion of people of people polled.
It’s not clear exactly how many people believe or follow QAnon.
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How many Americans really have lost touch with reality?
Taking off the mask.
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A survey of US voters shows that – on their most important issue, COVID-19 – the US president fared particularly badly.
People have information on how they’ll vote, but also about how others in their community may vote.
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People know a lot about their friends and neighbors – and pollsters can learn from that information, if they ask.
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With the next federal election possible as soon as August 2021, the need for reform of polling standards in Australia is urgent.
The final week of the campaign has seen the odds narrowing between the two contenders for the US presidency.
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Punters are more cautious than the polls, suggesting this election might be closer than the media is reporting.