Have you ever noticed that every single news outlet and even non-news outlets seem to have some sort of pre-election pole in today's world?

Whether you're watching CNN, Fox News, or MSNBC, they all have an internal pole that says one thing or another about the upcoming election.

This year, we've seen this in Montana with the upcoming Senate election between Democrat Jon Tester and Republican candidate Tim Sheehy.

One minute, you see polls that Tester is leading; the next, you see polls that Sheehy is leading.

How Accurate Are Pre-election Polls?

First and foremost, when it comes to the accuracy of a pre-election poll, it all depends.

In my opinion, many news outlets today tend to lean one way or the other, and so do their viewers or listeners.

So, with that said, who do you think is taking the polls?

The answer is the people who are engaging with that news outlet.

Of course, the polls will reflect the general temperament of that particular news or media outlet.

Voting In The 2024 Election

The bottom line is to do your research.

I hate to say it, but very few news outlets don't have some bias in what they say.

Many people seem to think that this is a new trend in the media but to be honest; news has been slanted since day one.

Think about it: even back in the Old West, reporters wrote opinion pieces about what they witnessed or thought was happening.

Don't believe everything you hear, and look for yourself!

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