Polls suggest Kamala Harris won presidential debate

Anadolu, Philippine News Agency

FILE: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Kasey Rollins/Harris for President via Kamala Harris/Facebook)

ISTANBUL – Early polls have found that Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris performed better than her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, during their closely-watched presidential debate on Tuesday (US time).

SoCal Strategies/On Point Politics/Red Eagle Politics found that Harris led Trump with 53 percent to 34 percent.

A separate poll conducted by YouGov suggested that Harris outperformed Trump with a margin of 54 to 31 percent.

The Washington Post also surveyed a group of undecided and swing-state voters in real time about their reactions to the debate.

According to their report, the voters generally felt that Harris performed better, irrespective of their intended vote in November.

The Post’s research found that 23 participants believed Harris was better in the debate, while only two felt that Trump had the upper hand.

Among the 12 voters who indicated they would “probably” support her before the debate, five changed their stance to “definitely” voting for her, while the remaining voters still leaned toward her. (Anadolu)