Nytimes iconNytimesAug 22, 2026

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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