Median Strategies announced that two of its recent polls, one regarding the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary and another concerning the Los Angeles mayoral race, were fabricated. This revelation comes at a time when the polling industry is already facing challenges in maintaining public trust.
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Fake Polling Firm's Announcement Raises Concerns in Polling Industry
Median Strategies disclosed that two of its polls were fake, which raises concerns for the polling industry as it seeks to enhance public trust. The affected polls pertained to the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary and the Los Angeles mayoral race.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'shocking'
- ✕ loaded language: 'stunning'
- ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes
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‘Shocking’ fake poll firm puts industry under the microscope: ‘Unfortunately not surprising’
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Fake Polling Firm's Announcement Raises Concerns in Polling Industry