No sympathy bump for now.
poll that was taken after Tuesday’s presidential debate but before Trump tested positive for COVID-19. That marks a sharp increase from the 8-point lead Biden enjoyed before the debate and is higher than the 11-point lead in July that marked a high point for the poll. Trump’s sharpest drops in support came from senior citizens, who are backing Biden 62 percent to 35 percent, and suburban women, who are siding with Biden 58 percent to 33 percent.
The debate seems to have also made voters in two key states reconsider their votes for Trump as Biden leads in the swing states of Florida and Pennsylvania. According to a , Biden leads Trump by 5 points in Florida—47 percent to 42 percent—and 7 points in Pennsylvania—49 percent to 42 percent. Only 21 percent of likely voters in the two states said Trump won the debate.Slate is covering the election issues that matter to you. Support our work with a Slate Plus membership. You’ll also get a suite of great benefits.
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