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Historical polling misses raise doubts about 2026 midterm forecasts

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Historical polling data reveals a consistent pattern of underestimation for Republican candidates, particularly Donald Trump, in recent presidential elections. Despite these past inaccuracies, current forecasts for the 2026 midterm elections suggest a strong performance for Democrats. The article questions the reliability of these forecasts, drawing parallels to past election misses where polls significantly diverged from the actual outcomes, such as the 1948 Truman-Dewey race. AI

RANK_REASON The article analyzes historical trends in political polling and their implications for future forecasts, offering an opinion on their reliability.

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Historical polling misses raise doubts about 2026 midterm forecasts

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steven John ·

    ‘We were wrong’: From Dewey to Trump, the polling misses hanging over the 2026 midterm forecasts

    Forecasters favor Democrats on Election Day. But response rates have collapsed, and presidential polls have missed toward Democrats three cycles running. (153 characters)

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