The Intent of Push Polls Is To

question 74

Multiple Choice

The intent of push polls is to:

• A) back the winning candidate.
• B) identify voters with fake voter's registration.
• C) estimate the voter turnout after weighting the responses to the poll.
• D) drive voters away from one candidate and toward another.
• E) provide adequate information to the voters about the upcoming elections.

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