It’s not even three weeks before the US presidential election, but undecided voters have become perhaps the most coveted prize for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they battle for their votes.
We spoke to eight undecided voters who considered Tuesday night’s 90-minute debate crucial in determining their choice for November’s ballot. Vanessa, who was leaning toward voting for Trump before the debate, feels the same way but was impressed by Harris’s performance.
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Undecided Americans Impressed by Harris—But Did the Debate Shift Their Votes?
No, I don’t think anything during the debate really changed my stance on voting for Trump, but I’m definitely less concerned about her winning because she sounds like she can handle herself and the debate. But overall, I haven’t changed, and I actually like her more than I did before. I kind of lost faith in the Democratic Party when they told us Joe was fine, and then all of a sudden he’s not, so how do I trust the same administration moving forward? I don’t want to vote for him, but I don’t want this one, so no, I would not change my vote before November; I’d just be less concerned at that point if she were to win.
Many uncertain voters, a decisive voting force in any given election, have found favorable responses to Harris’s debate. Viewers did find her answers on healthcare, climate, and economic reform matters crystal clear. Her credentials, which presented to an audience an otherwise simple but sometimes sophisticated policy, seemed to bring a stopper to the reader’s confused mind about choice in the electoral process.
Laura Johnson, a swing voter from Ohio, said, “I was really impressed with Harris’s clarity and how she handled the questions. “She seemed to have a real clear grasp of the issues, presented her plans with a point that made sense to me, so maybe it definitely made me think more seriously about her as a candidate.”.
Harris’s focus on concrete policy positions and her solutions over rhetoric seemed to resonate. She talked of her record for the presidency and what she has in store for the next, and it included making health care more affordable and returning to a work economy, now taking action on climate change. This was a far cry from the style the country became accustomed to during Trump’s debates–frequent interruption, personal attacks, and off-the-topic comments.
While Harris’s performance won her accolades, it is still unknown whether there will be a swing of voters into her column. The undecideds are notoriously volatile, and many make up their minds within days of the election. The debate might have given Harris an opportunity to catch up, but the effect it will have on the undecideds at large will only become clearer in the days before the election.
Political analysts say there was likely some influence from the debate amongst voters who’ve already made a decision, but it’s only a part of what will make up the final outcome. “A debate performance can certainly sway public opinion, especially among those who are still undecided,” said Dr. Mark Thompson, a political science professor. “But it’s worth noting voters are swayed by a myriad of factors-the running campaign messages, current events, and personal experiences among others.”.
Undecided Americans Impressed by Harris
The impact on voter intentions will also depend on how well both campaigns can capitalize on momentum generated. Harris’s campaign is likely to try to build on positive feedback and to continue emphasizing her policy initiatives. Trump’s campaign, on the other hand, is going to address criticisms and further reinforce his positions to rally his base and win over undecided voters.
With several more debates, rallies, and outreach efforts by the two candidates to the undecided electorates awaiting them during the election cycle, the outcome will depend on the result of these debates in combination with other campaign strategies targeting the undecided electorate .
Undecided Americans Impressed by Harris—but Did the Debate Shift Their Votes?
In short, recent debate has surely made a lot of undecided voters impressed by Kamala Harris’s performance, she may still be helped by this final debate, but the final shift depends on multiple factors and how the campaign will continue. With Election Day ahead, the dynamic nature of the campaign will make this race fluid once again, and hard work will continue from both candidates in an attempt to gain trust among voters and gain their votes.
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