Fake Polling Firm Admits Fabricating US Midterm Polls, Influencing Campaigns

A US polling company admitted to publishing over a dozen fabricated polls on major websites ahead of the midterm elections, affecting campaign decisions and donor behavior. One Democratic candidate claims a fake poll showing her trailing caused donors to withdraw, contributing to her exit from the race. The company has shut down, calling it a 'communication experiment', raising concerns about the integrity of election data and its impact on democratic processes.

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