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Polling, What Is It Good For? | Roundtable

The Dispatch Podcast

CHAPTER

The Polling Paradox: Insights and Skepticism

This chapter examines the decline in polling effectiveness amidst America's polarized political landscape, questioning the reliability of polls in accurately capturing public sentiment. It highlights strategic polling dynamics in Wisconsin and the shifting voter behavior from 2016 to 2020, emphasizing the Democratic focus on converting disaffected Republicans. The discussion critiques the democratic implications of prioritizing polling over genuine ideological engagement, suggesting this detachment harms the health of democracy.

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