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Wedgewood Polling admits fabricating data as Democrats erupt
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Wedgewood Polling admitted to fabricating its polling data as part of an "experimental project" to expose vulnerabilities and lack of oversight in the political polling industry, causing backlash from Democrats.
- The fabricated polls influenced key Democratic primaries, notably impacting Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's campaign by leading to a drop in donations and increased media pressure.
- Major outlets like The New York Times and Decision Desk HQ removed Wedgewood polls from their projections after the admission, though some race projections remained unchanged.
- Democratic strategists condemned Wedgewood's actions as fraudulent and called for accountability, highlighting concerns about the integrity and verification of political polling.
- The incident has intensified scrutiny of polling practices amid a critical midterm election season, with calls for reforms to prevent similar manipulation in the future.
