Kamala Harris Builds Lead Over Trump: Poll Shows Debate Victory
Kamala Harris's Lead Over Donald Trump
Democratic US Vice-President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47 percent to 42 percent in the race for the November 5 presidential election. This increase comes after the debate where voters largely think she emerged victorious, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday.
Poll Insights on Voter Perception
- The two-day poll shows Harris with a five percentage point lead among registered voters.
- 53% of voters who heard about the Tuesday debate believe Harris won, while only 24% think Trump was the victor.
- 52% of respondents said Trump stumbled and appeared unsharp during the debate.
Harris, 59, put Trump, 78, on the defensive in a combative presidential debate with a stream of attacks focusing on his fitness for office and legal challenges.
Republican Voter Sentiment
- Among Republicans, 53% believed Trump won the debate, while 91% of Democrats sided with Harris.
- 31% of Republicans felt that no one won, and 14% saw Harris besting Trump.
The debate hosted by ABC News drew 67.1 million viewers, eclipsing the 51 million who watched Trump debate President Biden in June.
Voter Evaluations of Conduct
Voters generally rated Harris higher than Trump in terms of demeanor. 56% felt she appeared more dignified, while only 24% said the same of Trump. Furthermore, 49% believed Harris was someone who would listen to their concerns, compared to just 18% who saw Trump that way.
The poll surveyed 1,690 US adults nationwide, and it had a margin of error of about three percentage points. While national polls like Reuters/Ipsos can indicate voter sentiment, state-by-state results will ultimately sway the Electoral College.
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