Politics
‘Fabricating data’: Pollsters see reform, reckoning ahead for media, industry after polling scandals
A series of fabricated political polls that received widespread media coverage is prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability in the polling industry, with experts warning that the fallout could further erode Americans’ trust in elections. Some are urging pollsters and news organizations to change how surveys are conducted, evaluated and reported, while others see […]
October 26, 2026
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