Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race
Briefly

The purpose of partisan polls is not necessarily to predict outcomes accurately, but to create a narrative of Trump's momentum and build Republican enthusiasm prior to the election.
Joshua Dyck suggests that Republicans are strategically using polling to influence public perception of Trump’s strength, rather than providing an accurate reflection of electoral reality.
The expectation-setting metrics, such as partisan polls, might be designed not only to boost morale among supporters but also to suggest that a defeat could only be the result of electoral fraud.
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