Polling industry faces trust crisis after Wedgewood admits data fabrication

Wedgewood Polls admitted to falsifying data in polls over the past year, adding to a crisis of confidence in political polling ahead of the midterms. Republicans question whether polls undercount GOP support, but the admission undermines data integrity broadly. The incident may skew public perception and campaign strategy, though the extent of the fabrication's impact is unclear.

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