Let me just say this. It is in the financial interest of the media and polling firms to have a horse race. I have watched the local Milwaukee paper steadily ratchet up the heat on this campaign. Making much out of nothing. They know that a lot of money gets poured into their coffers in advertising with a “hot race”.
The Milwaukee paper also owns TV and radio outlets and other papers. There’s not a lot of money to be fleeced from a political race with a clear leader and little interest.
I agree with your assessment, however I’d like to add one thing.
Reporting bogus polls also gives the left cover for the fraud come Election Day.
Reminds me of what the Denver Post printed about the three recall elections for state senators.
The final numbers were not even close.
What it DID do was keep badly needed national GOP $$$ out of CO.
Bingo. You nailed it. The media is pushing this for their own benefit.