Pollster Shlomo Filber Claims Media Fears Election Results
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Pollster Shlomo Filber accused journalists of attacking poll data out of fear of election results, particularly those from Channel 14. He believes this criticism indicates opponents are starting to accept the likely outcomes. Filber specifically named journalists Sefi Ovadia and Levinson in his critique.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pollster Shlomo Filber claims media attacks on polls signal fear of election results.
- Filber alleges journalists are "killing the messenger" of potentially unfavorable election news.
- He specifically criticized journalists Sefi Ovadia and Levinson for their reactions.
- Filber believes the criticism shows opponents are internalizing the likely election outcomes.
- The pollster and former state's witness made his remarks on X.
Former state's witness and pollster Shlomo Filber has sharply criticized media journalists, asserting that political and media pressure is reaching its peak. Filber claims that recent attacks on poll data, particularly from Channel 14, stem from a genuine fear among opponents of the right-wing bloc regarding upcoming election outcomes.
In a post on his X account, Filber drew a parallel to ancient Greece, stating that "when they start killing the messenger, it's a sign they are afraid to receive 'bad' news." He specifically targeted prominent journalists from competing channels, such as Sefi Ovadia and Levinson, accusing them of being in a "tantrum to kill the news that Channel 14 might bring regarding the election results."
Filber argued that the behavior of media outlets and critics indicates a growing understanding of the emerging seat distribution in the Knesset. He firmly stated that this situation "only strengthens the feeling that they are beginning to internalize what the results will be."
