Scott Clement

Washington, D.C. Polling director Education: Vanderbilt University, BA in political science; University of Maryland, MS in survey methodology Scott Clement is the polling director for The Washington Post, conducting national and local polls about politics, elections and social issues. He began his career with the ABC News Polling Unit and came to The Post in 2011 after conducting surveys with the Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Life Project. Latest from Scott Clement

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/scott-clement/

54%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses language such as 'dominant lead' and 'underdog', which creates a sense of urgency for readers to support Trump over Haley.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has conducted surveys with the Pew Research Center's Religion and Public Life Project.
  • The author works as the polling director for The Washington Post.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Nikki Haley has opened up a clear lead over Ron DeSantis for the first time in Iowa polls. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Haley was not leading DeSantis before this poll was released. In reality, previous polls had found DeSantis about even or ahead of Haley in Iowa.
  • The author states that Trump maintains a dominant lead in the days ahead of the caucuses. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that no other candidate has any chance to win the election. In reality, several candidates are running for president and have their own chances.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

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Recent Articles

Former President Donald Trump Leads Republican Presidential Race in Iowa with 48% Support

Former President Donald Trump Leads Republican Presidential Race in Iowa with 48% Support

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Former President Donald Trump leads the Republican presidential race in Iowa with 48% of likely caucusgoers supporting him, ahead of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who are tied for second place at 20%. The final poll was released before the caucuses on Monday.