Big Media's Polling Bias Exposed: Trump's Approval Misrepresented
A leading pollster is shining a light on the troubling biases present in the polling industry, particularly when it comes to measurements of former President Donald Trump's approval.
Richard Baris, director of Big Data Poll, has taken a stand against fellow pollsters who have been declaring Trump's first 100 days in office as a failure, all while allegedly manipulating data to fit a narrative that doesn’t reflect reality.
Baris pointed out that many of these biased polls emerged not long after the 2024 election, which left many questioning their credibility.
According to recent data, a prominent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll claims that 55% of Americans disapprove of Trump's early days in office, while a CNN survey positions his approval at a mere 41%.
However, Baris argues that these figures do not tell the full story and are influenced heavily by the media's negative narrative.
He asserts that when pollsters dig deeper and pose more specific questions, they discover a different sentiment among voters. It’s this granular approach that reveals a stronger backing for Trump's strategies among those he represents.
Baris noted, "People are hearing the media narrative, and they're seeing the Friday night headlines, and it's meant to cause panic. They are reacting to that with some of the other polls."
He attributes the discrepancies in polling to an underrepresentation of Trump's supporters, suggesting that the models used by these organizations have not evolved since their significant errors seen during the 2024 election cycle.
In a clear call for accountability, Baris stated, “I’m looking at their numbers, and they’re interestingly, about five to seven points off of the rest of us who actually have polled elections correctly.”
This commentary from Baris serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability and integrity in polling, as the media continues to shape narratives that influence public perception.
With Trump's return to the political landscape as the 47th President of the United States, those narratives will likely persist, but as Baris emphasizes, the truth often lies beneath the surface.
As conservatives remain steadfast in their support for Trump, this polling controversy underlines the need for more accurate representation of his administration's approval and the sentiments of the American people.
Sources:
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