# Wishing upon even star political candidates can be dangerous

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- Published: 2026-11-02T18:20:08+00:00
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Wishing really hard for something won't necessarily make it come true, but a new study from a UConn researcher indicates up to 90% of voters expect their side to win an election, a percentage that's significantly increased over the last 15 years.

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