Campaign Call: Debate prep and an inside look at polling
The Decibel
The Disconnect Between Polling and Election Outcomes
This chapter explores the limitations of polling data in predicting electoral outcomes, focusing on the disparity between voter intention and actual seat count. It uses examples from recent Canadian elections and the U.S. electoral system to highlight the challenges in translating popular support into political power and addresses public skepticism regarding polling accuracy.
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