About RCP
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RealClearPolitics is the trusted source that sets your political agenda each morning by selecting the must-read stories and analysis from every side of the debate. With a barrage of political news and analysis available online, insiders rely on RealClearPolitics to search through it all and provide a full view of the political landscape, in one comprehensive news site.

Why RCP in 2012?

  • With so much partisan political media out there, RealClearPolitics continues to be a meeting place for both sides of the aisle.

  • Throughout 2012, coverage of the elections will dominate all news organizations and websites. Advertising on the most trusted political source, where readers will be coming for the most up-to-date coverage daily will help you reach all of your target audience in one efficient buy.

  • Every day, RCP features premier editorial content on the major issues of the day, publishing columns from top syndicated authors, picking top articles from well respected news organizations, as well as producing original content, making it the go to place during the elections.

  • During an election year, all eyes are on RealClearPolitics. RCP experiences an 80% growth in page views, with an estimated 3 times more unique visitors coming to the site than in a non-election year.

  • The well respected RCP Average, which is compiled by the RealClearPolitics editorial team, averages credible, relevant election polls, to give a more consistent and accurate read of where the election is headed. The RCP Average has become the industry standard, and is frequently referred to by national and international news organizations, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, USA Today and the Guardian.