Harris grows lead over Trump in polling following presidential debate in Philly

Former President Donald Trump, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Sept. 10, 2024. by Marco Cerino, Philadelphia Tribune Staff Writer Two major polls show Vice President Kamala Harris added to her lead over former President Donald Trump among nationwide voters, following Tuesday’s presidential debate in Philadelphia, where she was declared the consensus winner. A poll of 1,405 registered voters by Ipsos saw Harris leading Trump 47% to 42%, extending her lead of four points before the debate to five. Morning Consult also finds her up five points, 50% to 45%, in a survey of 3,317 likely voters, increasing her lead from three points before Tuesday’s televised event at the Constitution Center on Independence Mall. Both were conducted in the days immediately following the debate. The strong performance in Tuesday’s debate gave the vice president a boost in polling, where voters saw her perform much better than President Joe Biden when he faced off with Donald Trump in June in Atlanta. AP Photo/ Alex Brandon & & Fifty three percent of Ipsos voters agreed that Harris won the debate, while 52 said Trump “stumbled and didn’t appear sharp.” Harris was able to stay on the offensive during the debate,...