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Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

Update: 2025-11-11
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On Veterans Day, Michael asks: Which is a more reliable predictor of elections — traditional polls or betting markets? With new data from Vanderbilt showing gamblers outperformed pollsters in 2024, he wonders if polling as we know it is on the way out. Listen in and see if you agree, and vote at Smerconish.com, and please rate, comment, and review this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

Michael Smerconish