On September 10, the presidential debate was held between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking the first time Harris and Trump shared the debate stage. Subsequent surveys indicated that a majority of registered voters felt Kamala Harris outlined a clearer vision for her potential presidency than Donald Trump did.
2024 presidential debate: regardless of which candidate you prefer, who do you think laid out a clearer plan for what they will do if elected?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Harris
46%
Not sure
21%
Trump
32%
• Harris 46%
• Not sure 21%
• Trump 32%
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