Trump Narrows Gaps
early September, Biden with an eight-point edge, 49%-41%.
Sept. 21 showed Biden with a 5.6-point lead, 49.5%-43.9%.
After debate:Biden leads President Trump, 48.6% to 45.9%
Biden Vs. Trump Debate Reviews
Registered voters who watched or listened to Tuesday's debate thought Biden did better, 44%-33%. Independents saw Biden as the winner, 43%-20%. Biden was seen as more likable, 54%-34%.
Still, voters gave Trump an edge in debating the Supreme Court (45%-40%) and the economy (47%-44%).
Biden won over voters on other topics: Covid 19 (49%-40%); race (49%-40%); and election integrity (48%-38%).
Biden was seen as looking more presidential (51%-37%) and having a better command of the issues (46%-43%). But Trump was seen as mentally sharper (47%-42%).
After the debate, 19% of registered voters who watched said they switched their vote, with 11% backing Trump and 8% shifting to Biden.
How Committed Are Biden And Trump Voters?
President Trump has a slight advantage when it comes to voter intensity. 74% back him strongly, vs. 66% among intended Biden voters.