2016 US Elections - Who Won The First Presidential Debate? (September 29)
While Hillary Clinton is something of a consensus winner of Monday’s debate, it hasn’t really impacted the race. She led going into the debates, did well, and leads coming out.
Debate Special Wrap-Up
More likely voters say that Hillary Clinton won the first presidential debate, with 48% saying Clinton did a better job to 23% saying Donald Trump did better.
- However, the debate has not radically altered perceptions of either candidate. 53% of likely voters say it did not change their perceptions of Clinton and 56% said it did not change their perception of Trump.
Nationally, the debate has not significantly altered Clinton or Trump’s poll standings. Clinton still holds a small lead over Trump, now at +4 among likely voters.
