While I think the editorial take of most mainstream media is crap, I'm not sure I believe their data is made up.
What about when they quote data from academic studies or think tanks? Do you trust those numbers?
When it comes to straightforward data such as self reported political affiliations of active Twitter users, yes I usually do, unless I have reason to distrust.
how credulous of you.
Believe it or not .. we can all agree on the facts but have different conclusions. Such things make life interesting