bradley effect

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|US|politics}} A theory concerning observed [[discrepancy|discrepancies]] between [[opinion poll]]s and [[election]] [[outcome]]s, according to which some [[white]] voters who intend to vote for a white [[candidate]] may tell pollsters that they are undecided or likely to vote for a non-white candidate, for fear of being accused of [[racism]].

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