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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates

from Morning Edition · host Luke Garrett

Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.

Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.

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Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates

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