Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.

Polling misses have been common – and sometimes egregious – during the current primary season. This has a real impact on campaigns, as polls shape media coverage, affect fundraising, and give cues to candidates honing their positions.

  RCBU   Aug 20, 2026   0   2  Add to Reading List
Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.
Polling misses have been common – and sometimes egregious – during the current primary season. This has a real impact on campaigns, as polls shape media coverage, affect fundraising, and give cues to candidates honing their positions.

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