LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate RealClearPolling as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to directly publishing polling data without commentary.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2023, RealClearPolling (RCP) is a Chicago-based polling data aggregator. Operating under the RealClear brand, there are 15 RealClear websites that cover various platforms, including RealClearInvestigations, RealClearDefense, RealClearScience, RealClearReligion, and more.
In 2007, Forbes Media took a 51% equity stake in RealClear Holdings. In 2015, Crest Media, which owns the Middle East news outlet Al-Monitor, and the original owners bought out a large equity stake that Forbes Media had possessed. Crest Media was founded by the president and chairman of Houston-based Crest Investment Company Jamal Daniel. Daniel is also the founder of Al-Monitor.
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Funded by / Ownership
RealClear Investors and Crest Media is the owner of RealClearPolling. John McIntyre is the Co-founder & CEO, Tom Bevan is the Co-founder & Publisher, and Erin Waters is the President of the RealClear Media Group. According to Political Wire, RealClear operated a far-right website by the name Conservative Country; while this website is no longer in existence, the associated Facebook Page has 700,000+ followers. The Facebook Page publishes pro-Trump, anti-immigrant, Islamophobic, far-right memes and information, many of which link back to RealClear properties. RealClear generates revenue through subscriptions and an online advertising model.
Analysis / Bias
RealClearPolling was launched in December 2023 and features polling data typically found on Real Clear Politics in an updated graphical format. The new website covers the same polls as Real Clear Politics and focuses on presidential performance polls, state and national elections, and the direction of the country. The primary difference between the two websites is that RealClearPolling does not publish news and commentary like RCP. Further, RCP clearly favors the right in its story selection and editorial positions, whereas RealClearPolling does not offer opinions and just publishes polls and their analysis.
In general, RealClearPolling does not exhibit political bias and focuses on publishing polling data. While the validity of polls can vary, this website offers objective averages and is fact-based.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate RealClearPolling as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to directly publishing polling data without commentary. (D. Van Zandt 12/22/23) Updated (12/28/2024)
Last Updated on December 28, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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