Fake Polls and Hateful Ads Are Poisoning American Politics (w/ Mallory McMorrow)
· 18 min · Episode 1246
Episode Fake Polls and Hateful Ads Are Poisoning American Politics (w/ Mallory McMorrow)
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins Sam Stein for her take on how a fabricated poll had real consequences for her Senate campaign, drying up donations, rattling volunteers, and prompting reporters to ask when she would drop out. They examine how fake polling can distort media coverage, influence donors, and shape the narratives surrounding elections, even when the numbers are completely made up. McMorrow also discusses the broader problems plaguing American politics, from scam PACs to the need for greater transparency and accountability.
Plus, McMorrow weighs in on the attacks against Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, including Islamophobic campaign ads and the death threats against women running for state office.
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