Polls aren't always about matching reality. They're often used as ammunition in an argument - "Look, the majority supports my position!" The classic example is

Polls aren't always about matching reality. They're often used as ammunition in an argument - "Look, the majority supports my position!" The classic example is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA