LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the GBAO Strategies as Left-Center Biased based on news stories and polling that moderately favors the left. We also rate them as Mixed Factual pollsters based on a 1.2-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The GBAO Strategies (BSG) is a research organization based in Washington, DC. According to their about page, “Every campaign is unique and there is no one way to talk to voters. We start each project by listening to your story and goals, and use research to learn where your audience currently is, and where you might lead them.”
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The GBAO Strategies is a privately owned company. Revenue is generated through the sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
The GBAO Strategies conducts political research and polling on a wide range of topics, including elections. The website does not publish news. Their list of clients indicates they primarily serve Democrats or left-leaning organizations like John Fetterman and Planned Parenthood.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 22 polls by GBAO, earning 1.2 stars for accuracy, indicating they are Mixed Factual by MBFC’s criteria. They also conclude that their polling slightly favors the Left with a score of +1.2, which equates to a Left-Center polling bias. In general, GBAO is considered moderately accurate and demonstrates a left-leaning bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the GBAO Strategies as Left-Center Biased based on news stories and polling that moderately favors the left. We also rate them as Mixed Factual pollsters based on a 1.2-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 09/12/2024)
Source: https://www.gbaostrategies.com/
Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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