US Presidential Election Debate: Kamala Harris Leads Trump in Latest Poll

According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has taken the lead over Republican candidate Donald Trump, with 47% of registered voters supporting her, compared to Trump’s 42%.

The two-day poll, which surveyed 1,690 adults across the United States, including 1,405 registered voters, showed Harris leading by 5 percentage points, slightly higher than her lead on August 21. The poll’s margin of error is about 3 percentage points.

Among voters who said they knew something about the debate, 53% thought Harris won, while 24% said Trump won. Additionally, 52% of respondents believed Trump performed poorly and seemed not sharp enough, while 21% thought Harris had these problems.

Harris, 59, put 78-year-old Trump on the defensive during the fierce presidential election debate on the 10th of this month. Harris launched a series of attacks on Trump’s fitness to serve as president and his legal issues.

While national surveys provide important information about voters’ views, the outcome of the presidential election will ultimately be determined by state-by-state Electoral College votes, with a handful of battleground states likely to have a decisive influence.

Key Takeaways from the Debate

• Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by 5 percentage points among registered voters.
• 53% of voters who knew about the debate thought Harris won, while 24% said Trump won.
• 52% of respondents believed Trump performed poorly and seemed not sharp enough.

US Presidential Election Debate Viewership

Preliminary data shows that the US presidential election debate attracted 57.5 million viewers.

Trump’s Criticism of Energy Policy

Trump faced criticism for his energy policy, with Harris countering his claims and emphasizing the importance of a sustainable energy future.