push poll

American  

noun

1. a seemingly unbiased telephone survey that is actually conducted by supporters of a particular candidate and disseminates negative information about an opponent.

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Etymology

Origin of push poll

1990–95

Example Sentences

Then last week, residents began receiving a push poll gauging voter support for “a major new project” that would include “a new city with tens of thousands of new homes.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Bush denied any knowledge of the push poll and claimed that anyone determined to be involved with it would be kicked off his campaign.

From Fox News • Feb. 25, 2020

Brewer and a fellow lawyer who worked on the case said they were conducting a neutral survey to prepare for trial, not a push poll.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2019