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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.6
Why do political campaigns often conduct their own private opinion polls?
To ensure they win by altering poll results to favor them.
To gather specific data that can help shape their strategies and messaging.
To manipulate public sentiment by releasing favorable results only.
To predict economic fluctuations that could affect campaign funding.
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AP US Government - 4.6 Evaluating Public Opinion Data
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