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Which poll is often credited with helping Harry Truman win the 1948 presidential election?
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The Literary Digest Poll
💡 Explanation:
The Literary Digest Poll was a widely respected poll at the time, but it famously predicted that Thomas Dewey would win the election by a landslide. Truman's victory was a major upset, and the poll's failure led to its demise.