SD governor candidate calls unfavorable poll ‘fake’ after touting earlier results from same group

Republican South Dakota governor candidate Toby Doeden initially celebrated a May poll by Emerson College Polling that accurately forecasted his primary win, but he dismissed more recent results from the same firm as "fake" despite showing him significantly behind in a July runoff. This inconsistency highlights a potential credibility issue and raises questions about how candidates interpret and respond to polling data, especially when it doesn't align with their expectations. The situation underscores the importance of transparency and the scrutiny candidates face as public opinion shifts.