Kamala Harris Leads Trump After Tuesday's Philadelphia Debate as 57.7 Million Tune In

Sep 11, 2024, 09:45 PM

Kamala Harris has opened up a narrow lead over Donald Trump following their recent debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to a new poll. The debate, which attracted 57.7 million US viewers, saw Harris putting Trump on the defensive. Despite Trump's public claim of victory and his assertion that it was his best debate yet, internal campaign aides acknowledged that he likely did not persuade undecided voters. A post-debate poll indicated that 56% of viewers believed Harris won the debate, while 31% sided with Trump. Additionally, 45% of respondents are now more likely to support Harris. The debate performance has led to frustration among some of Trump's allies, who felt he was provoked by Harris and missed opportunities to define her. Both candidates were noted to have dodged key issues during the debate.