Opinion polling accuracy and non-response bias

Harry EntenCNN data reporter cited for polling on the Iran war

• 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

• 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 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