Political Polls Are Bad for Democracy: Here's Why

Most of us have never taken part in a poll about politics, says Guardian US data editor Mona Chalabi, but we will happily believe the results and even let them affect how we decide to vote. Instead, she argues, the media should be helping people come to a decision by reporting on the issues that matter.

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