2024 Election: Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump After First Debate
Kamala Harris's Lead in the 2024 Election
Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her lead over former president Donald Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after their first head-to-head debate. The two-day poll shows Harris leading Trump 47% to 42% among registered voters, a five-point lead. This is slightly higher than her four-point lead in the same poll from August 21-28.
Voter Sentiment After the Debate
The margin of error in the Reuters survey was about three percentage points. Harris and Trump faced off in a contentious presidential debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday, marking the first—and possibly only—time they will share the stage during this shortened campaign. After the debate, both candidates released statements claiming victory. However, voters largely believed Harris came out on top, with 53% saying she won compared to 24% who felt Trump performed better.
CNN Flash Poll Results
- This sentiment was echoed in a CNN flash poll, where about 60% of debate-watchers said Harris did better, and 40% thought Trump performed better.
- The pundit class largely agreed that Harris was the victor, with many noting how she repeatedly baited Trump during the debate.
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