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The Media Are Going Easy On Trump and Russia is Going All In On Right-Wing Media

On the Media

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Media Reporting and Political Polls

This chapter analyzes the effects of media representations on public perception of political polls, particularly in light of a recent ABC Ipsos poll. It critiques how commentators sometimes blur the distinction between actual leads and statistical ties while discussing media fatigue and misinformation. The chapter calls for more straightforward reporting and consistent fact-checking as a means to combat confusion in the political landscape.

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