"Read opponents' internal polls before assuming standing El-Sayed noted that both rival candidates released internal polls in the same period, and in one he had the highest favorability while in the other he surged to the top once voters were fully informed. He reasoned that "when both of your opponents' internal polls show you pretty strong, you recognize why it is that they are now engaging in what seems to be a pretty coordinated smear campaign." The insight is that coordinated attacks from multiple opponents can itself be a signal of strength rather than weakness — a counter-intuitive diagnostic that helps anyone gauge their competitive position by watching what rivals do, not just what they say. Source: Abdul El-Sayed, Breaking Points, Michigan Senate Race Interview"