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How do polls work?

Polling is a critical metric during the general election as voters gauge how each candidate is doing. However, not all polls are the same. In one case, a single voter skewed the polls in Donald Trump's favor. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to break down how polling works.
Oct 14, 2016 (02:19)
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