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Biden Debate Performance Could Impact Support Amongst Independents

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A USA Today/Suffolk University poll, released today, found that 26% of independent voters - a bloc that will be central to determining the election - said the first presidential debate will make them more likely to vote for former President Donald Trump on November 5.

  • 9% of independents said they would be more likely to vote for Biden, 17% said they would be more likely to vote for a third-party candidate, and 8% said they would be less likely to vote at all.
  • The survey also found that, "More than four in ten Democrats, 41%, said the Democratic Party should replace Biden as its presidential nominee. That included 37% of those who say they plan to vote for him."
  • David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk Political Research Center, said: "There's no question the debate sent out shockwaves across the political landscape. Democrats in the poll are offering tough love to President Biden by saying to him, 'You've served us well, but try to see yourself last Thursday night through our eyes. Hold your head up high, it's time to go.'"
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A USA Today/Suffolk University poll, released today, found that 26% of independent voters - a bloc that will be central to determining the election - said the first presidential debate will make them more likely to vote for former President Donald Trump on November 5.

  • 9% of independents said they would be more likely to vote for Biden, 17% said they would be more likely to vote for a third-party candidate, and 8% said they would be less likely to vote at all.
  • The survey also found that, "More than four in ten Democrats, 41%, said the Democratic Party should replace Biden as its presidential nominee. That included 37% of those who say they plan to vote for him."
  • David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk Political Research Center, said: "There's no question the debate sent out shockwaves across the political landscape. Democrats in the poll are offering tough love to President Biden by saying to him, 'You've served us well, but try to see yourself last Thursday night through our eyes. Hold your head up high, it's time to go.'"