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Competitors Admit: Philber Was Right, Other Pollsters Missed Trend
News 14 pollster Shlomo Philber accurately predicted a strong showing for the right-wing bloc, defying other pollsters who were widely criticized for their lower projections. As votes were counted, Philber's exit poll of 60 seats for the bloc proved far more accurate than competitors' forecasts.
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What happened
- 01News 14 pollster Shlomo Philber accurately predicted a large right-wing bloc, unlike other pollsters.
- 02Philber's exit poll projected 60 seats for the right-wing bloc, significantly higher than competitors.
- 03With 60.2% of votes counted, the current coalition stands at 56 seats, validating Philber's forecast.
- 04Media figures acknowledged Philber's accuracy, with some calling it "Yom Kippur for most pollsters."
- 05Critics who previously mocked Philber's predictions were forced to admit his foresight.
Media figures, including Amit Segal and Yossi Elitov, acknowledged Philber's success, with Segal calling it "Yom Kippur for most pollsters."
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