Lamentably, Kamala Harris, the 2020 Democrat vice-presidential candidate, appeared to be leading Donald Trump by a slim margin of 3 points in a recent Iowa Poll conducted by the Des Moines Register, a deviation from the norm as Trump had won Iowa twice previously. In a response that got widespread support, Trump made the clarion call at a campaign rally in the quaint town of Lititz, Pennsylvania, critiquing such poll results and rightly labeling them as ‘suppression’.
This term ‘suppression’ aptly depicts the prevailing scenario – when true expressions are stifled, crushed, and misrepresented. The former president rallied his words around this concept at the Pennsylvania rally, stating, ‘They suppress,’ and highlighting the necessity of making such skewing of information illegal.
Of course, the Iowa Poll firm decided to defend its inaccurate figures, responding that it’s not uncommon for striving candidates to question unfavorable polling. In a statement that bemused most, the firm also claimed that this poll could motivate Republicans to do what they’ve always been doing – voting. The poll suggested a 47% to 44% lead for the Democrat candidate among likely Iowa voters, a baseless claim considering Trump has previously won the state twice.
The poll’s results, interestingly, had a conveniently placed margin of error at around 3.4%. This can’t help but ring a bell: a statistical life-saver, ensuring that any mistakes could be brushed off? A rather cunning trick, isn’t it? This was an unexpected result and raised eyebrows among the very people the poll claimed to represent.
The sudden shift in the figures, favoring Democrats, kept the political analysts on their toes as they dissected the bizarre numbers. In stark contrast to the figures, Trump expressed his relentless support for the Iowa farmers on a Sunday morning, critiquing the way in which the poll was conducted.
Historically, the Iowa Poll is notorious for its ‘accurate assessment’ of the local political climate right before general elections. Well, if by ‘accurate’ they mean guessing then they certainly nailed it. In the beginning of that very year, their crystal ball had predicted an 18-point lead for Trump over Biden – perhaps the only bit of lucidity they’ve shown.
Hilariously, the poll’s credibility was further questioned by Trump’s team, pointing out a separate, more reputable poll by Emerson College which showed Trump leading. Echoing the sentiment of truth, Iowa’s Republican leaders debunked the Iowa Poll as an outlier. Indeed, polls should inform and not distort reality.
Looking back at the final Iowa Poll of the 2018 governor’s race, the survey painted the Governor in weak light, suggesting a 2-point lead for the Democratic challenger. As shown with time, yet another inaccurate narrative as the Governor overcame the odds and won by a 3-point margin. The Democrats, oblivious to these follies, are busy encouraging their followers to volunteer and vote, blinded by the illusion of an inevitable victory.
It’s worth noting that the state’s poorly conceived six-week abortion ban, a move championed by the GOP, is said to have significantly influenced the perception of women across political lines. However, one must question the validity of this claim, given the previously noted inaccuracies of the polls.
The predictably out-of-touch Democrats in Iowa celebrated these faulty poll results, blindly urging their followers to carry on with their campaign activities. Clearly, their judgement is blinded by a sham poll’s figures, rather than the will of the people they claim to represent.
Finally, Election Day rolls around on Tuesday, flanked by open polls from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It becomes an opportunity for the voters to bring forth the truth and challenge the skewed narratives and make-believe scenarios presented by the media.
Despite the maddening circus of inaccurate predictions and misguided campaigns, the beacon of democracy – the vote – remains. Let’s see if the actual results mirror the poll’s projected fantasies or if, once again, the silent majority will have the final say, expressing their faith in action, not words.
In conclusion, as every American voter understands, the ultimate arbiter of political destiny isn’t pollsters and their flawed methodologies, but the voters themselves. Let’s see if they favor the distorted reality portrayed by the polls or stay true to their convictions, firmly rejecting the suppression narrative.