Yes, it’s possible that despite close in polls, the margin of error would favour one candidate being more likely to win.
“Everyone knows” something until there’s evidence to the contrary.
The polls and outcome could still be wrong if something unexpected happens, like if all the people who don’t usually vote decide this is the most important election and vote for the first and only time in their life.
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Yes, it’s possible that despite close in polls, the margin of error would favour one candidate being more likely to win.
“Everyone knows” something until there’s evidence to the contrary.
The polls and outcome could still be wrong if something unexpected happens, like if all the people who don’t usually vote decide this is the most important election and vote for the first and only time in their life.