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Why Rasmussen REALLY Fired Me

This is the full story: what I inherited, what I fixed, what it actually costs to stay independent in an industry that mostly isn't — and why I started The Honest Poll instead of staying quiet.

August 20, 2026

Polling Is Broken. Here's What I'm Doing About It

Every pollster claims to be independent. Almost none of them are. I'm Mark Mitchell, and after five years running the numbers at Rasmussen Reports, I'm back — with something built to actually deserve that word.

August 16, 2026

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