[Opinion] Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics
Misleading surveys have shaped campaign narratives, donor behavior and news coverage, while some candidates used unreliable polls to project momentum.
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InquirerWhy polling chaos could create big problems for American politics
WASHINGTON — When Mandela Barnes dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race two weeks before the Democratic primary, he declared, “It has become very clear who our nominee is going to be.” The post Why polling chaos could create big problems for American politics appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
“Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics”
NYT: When Mandela Barnes dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race two weeks before the Democratic primary, he declared, “It has become very clear who our nominee is going to be.” He meant Francesca Hong, who had a commanding lead… Continue reading The post “Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics” appeared first on Election Law Blog.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for Politics
New York Times: “Polls are traditionally used to measure public opinion, not mold it. But this year, several Democratic campaigns have seized on unreliable polls to push the perception that their candidates are surging to try to solidify support, attract donors and scare off rivals. The rise of prediction markets has also created financial incentives […]
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