Polling Pitfalls: Lessons from 2016

This chapter analyzes the inaccuracies in election polling during the 2016 presidential election, focusing on the unexpected turnout of non-college educated voters that pollsters failed to capture. It discusses the media's role in framing poll data and the importance of understanding polling limitations, as well as the evolving landscape of polling methodologies. The conversation also touches on the significance of mental health in consuming information, promoting critical evaluation of polling sources.