Politicalwire iconPoliticalwireAug 22, 2026

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for Politics

New York Times: "Polls are traditionally used to measure public opinion, not mold it. 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.

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New York Times: "Polls are traditionally used to measure public opinion, not mold it.

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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New York Times: "Polls are traditionally used to measure public opinion, not mold it. 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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