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Trump’s approval rating hits new high as 50% of voters say America is on the right track
Why Troubling News:
The article shows a clear pro-Trump bias. It focuses on a single poll from Rasmussen showing his approval at 50%, but most major polls actually have him lower, usually in the mid-40s. The piece doesn't mention that other surveys show most Americans think the country is on the wrong track, which paints a very different picture. Instead of offering balanced info or showing a range of polling data, it just highlights the one result that makes Trump look good. The tone of the article is also really upbeat and one-sided, almost like it's promoting him instead of reporting the facts. Overall, it feels more like a cheerleading piece than objective news.
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Looks like Rasmussen also cut out 90% of the other statistics from that poll, which is also a definite red flag.
I agree with your assesment that it is biased and relies too much on one poll.
As this article mainly focuses on one singular poll, it shows how it is not the most credible or reliable news. By leaving out opposing sources, this article is skewing the presentation of the …Read MoreAs this article mainly focuses on one singular poll, it shows how it is not the most credible or reliable news. By leaving out opposing sources, this article is skewing the presentation of the information and influencing the reader’s opinion. Read Less
This is definitely troubling news. I am also usually very wary of articles that cite polls, but do not provide information on how the poll was conducted. What was the sample size, how was the sample …Read MoreThis is definitely troubling news. I am also usually very wary of articles that cite polls, but do not provide information on how the poll was conducted. What was the sample size, how was the sample randomized (if at all), etc. Thoroughly conducted surveys almost always publish these results, and when they don’t, I am often highly suspicious. Read Less