CNN Flash Poll: Majority Say Harris Outperformed Trump During Debate
Harris Takes the Lead
In a recent CNN flash poll conducted among registered voters who watched the presidential debate, a significant 63% stated that Kamala Harris outperformed Donald Trump. This assessment marks a notable shift compared to the June debate results, where debate watchers favored Trump.
Perceptions Before and After the Debate
Prior to the debate, viewers were split evenly on which candidate would perform better, but post-debate opinions skewed heavily in favor of Harris. While only 45% of viewers viewed Harris favorably after the debate, this reflected an increase from the 39% recorded beforehand. In contrast, Trump's favorability remained largely unchanged at 39%.
- Performance Ratings: 63% of viewers favored Harris.
- Favorability Improvement: Harris's favorability rose from 39% to 45%.
- Trump's Steady Numbers: Trump maintained a favorability of 39%.
Key Issues and Audience Insights
Debate watchers expressed differing views on the candidates' abilities regarding critical issues such as the economy and immigration. Trump's advantages here are significant, with a 20-point lead over Harris in handling the economy.
- Trump leads by 20 points on economic issues.
- Harris is viewed more favorably regarding abortion and protecting democracy.
- Majority stated the debate did not impact their presidential choice.
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