What Harry Enten has said about Opinion polling accuracy and non-response bias

3 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 1, 2026

Harry Enten, CNN data reporter cited for polling on the Iran war, has been quoted on Opinion polling accuracy and non-response bias 3 times in 1 episode of Pod Save America, most recently on November 1, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

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Enten said polls in the Trump era have underestimated Republicans by about four points in close Senate races.
“there has been an underestimation of Republican strength. It's been four points on average in close Senate races”
Pod Save America: What the Final Polls Tell Us (Nov 1, 2026) · Listen from 8:42
Enten predicted more fabricated pollsters like the fake Wedgwood operation, especially with AI.
“I'd be very surprised if we don't see more attempts at the Wedgwoods”
Pod Save America: What the Final Polls Tell Us (Nov 1, 2026) · Listen from 26:01
Enten argued horse-race polling has not become less accurate; elections have simply become closer.
“if you look at the horse race polling, it actually hasn't become less accurate over time, really”
Pod Save America: What the Final Polls Tell Us (Nov 1, 2026) · Listen from 58:20

What the Final Polls Tell Us
Pod Save America · Nov 1, 2026 · 1 h 1 min
Tommy Vietor and CNN data analyst Harry Enten review final 2026 midterm polling, House outlook, key Senate races, polling error risks, and election-night timing.