LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Ciruli Associates as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual pollsters based on a B- rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (4.0)
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Ciruli Associates is a research organization based in Denver, Colorado. According to their about page, “Ciruli Associates is a polling and consulting firm
specializing in public policy, community and cultural affairs, and strategic planning since 1985.”
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Ciruli Associates is owned by Floyd Ciruli. Revenue is generated through the sale of services.
Analysis / Bias
Ciruli Associates conducts political research and polling on issues in via various mediums. The website features a blog that publishes news related to politics and polling such as this Don’t Write Boebert’s Obit.
Polling bias is assessed using Silver Bulletin’s mean-reverted bias metric. For Ciruli, the mean-reverted polling bias is +0.53, indicating a slight Republican lean. Under MBFC’s calibrated polling bias scale, a mean bias between 0.0 and +0.5 corresponds to a polling bias score of -1. Polling bias accounts for 70% of the final bias score, while editorial bias accounts for 30%.
Applying MBFC’s weighted formula:
(+1 × 0.70) + (+1× 0.30) = +1.0
Based on MBFC’s bias classification scale, a final score of +1.0 places Ciruli in the Least Biased category.
Factual reporting is rated Mostly Factual based on a Silver Bulletin grade of B-, indicating average predictive accuracy and reasonable methodological performance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Ciruli Associates as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the right. We also rate them as Mostly Factual pollsters based on a B- rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 03/28/2024) Updated (02/09/2026)
Source: http://www.ciruli.com/
Last Updated on February 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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