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Political analyst examines polling accuracy in midterm elections

Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The New York Times, discusses the reliability of polling data during the Trump era and evaluates whether current midterm polls showing Democratic support can be trusted.

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PublishedNovember 4, 2026 at 3:55 AM PST

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