A polling firm said it fabricated survey data before the U.S. midterms, calling the action a social experiment.

What it means

A pollster has admitted to fabricating data, claiming it was part of a 'social experiment', just days before midterm elections. The Guardian reports this, citing a named primary source such as the pollster's own statement or a regulatory filing.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid: The Guardian, a reputable secondary source, reports that a pollster admitted fabricating data, and it names the primary source. The provenance tier indicates it is a reputable secondary source reporting a named primary source, so the claim is likely accurate.

How new

Genuinely new; no recirculation year is given, so treat as current.

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