The outcome of the U.S. presidential election hinges on just a few percentage points—and lately, pollsters have often missed the mark. Here’s how they’ve tweaked their models, and why it’s probably not enough.
Author: Christian Endt
German Journalist, works for Die Zeit since April 2021: he is deputy head of the data and visualization department. Writes primarily about energy, economics and public policy. Previously at the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” in Munich, most recently as head of the data team. Studied mathematics and physics in Augsburg. Rides a bike, plays the drums.
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