How polls influence voter and candidate behavior

This report first aired on WRAL Monday, March 4, the day before North Carolina's primary vote.

Does the "wisdom of the crowd" influence voter behavior? Studies show poll results do have an impact, not just on voters but on candidates too.

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Dan Haggerty's In-Depth segments air in WRAL's 7pm newscasts. His stories explore complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. 

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