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FCC Signals Crackdown on 'Fake Polls' Ahead of Midterms
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In Short: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has signaled a potential crackdown on what he calls 'fake polls' on TV networks ahead of the midterm elections, warning they could suppress voter turnout.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has indicated that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may soon issue guidance to broadcast television networks regarding 'fake polls' ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, according to Fox News.
Carr's comments come as the FCC shows particular interest in addressing the issue of 'fake polls,' which he believes could impact voter behavior. The FCC is reportedly considering various actions to prevent networks from airing these polls, as reported by the Washington Examiner.
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- Welker, speaking during a segment on a local NBC affiliate, noted that Trump would "loom large" over the midterms before pointing to his endorsement record.
- Carr said there has been particular interest in reminding broadcasters about their obligations regarding what he called "fake polls," which he warned could be used to suppress voters heading into the fall midterms.
- "I think President Trump is over the target, and we're looking at a lot of actions. For instance, there's a lot of interest right now in fake polls that are out there," Carr said.