‘Enjoy retirement’: Veteran pollster mocked after Harris prediction in Iowa was ‘shockingly wrong’
Conservatives on social media are up in arms over a veteran pollster in Iowa who predicted a win for VP Kamala Harris in the state, only to see former President Trump emerge victorious. The Des Moines Register-sponsored poll conducted by J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Co. showed Harris leading by 3 points just days before the election, causing a stir among political pundits and voters alike.
Despite the poll results, Trump clinched a decisive victory in Iowa, prompting a wave of criticism from conservatives on social media. The Fox News Decision Desk called the state for Trump, who held a lead of over 10 points by late evening on election night. Deputy Political Director Alex Latcham congratulated Trump and Vice President JD Vance on their win, highlighting the voters’ desire for a change after four years under Harris’s administration.
Critics wasted no time in slamming Selzer for her inaccurate prediction, with journalist Piers Morgan calling the poll “shockingly wrong” and a “turkey of Biblical proportions.” Washington Free Beacon reporter Joe Simonson labeled Selzer a disgrace for her misleading forecast, while journalist Glenn Greenwald criticized the media’s portrayal of her as an infallible oracle.
Despite the backlash, Selzer and the Des Moines Register have not issued any statements in response to the criticism. Fox News Digital reached out for comment but has yet to receive a response.
In the aftermath of the controversial poll, it is clear that political polling remains an imperfect science. As the dust settles on the Iowa election, the spotlight now shifts to the lessons learned from this high-profile polling blunder. The future of political polling and its role in shaping public opinion will undoubtedly be scrutinized in the wake of this unexpected turn of events.
Written by Andrew Mark Miller, a reporter at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.
