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Poll Finds Biden Damaged by Debate

July 9, 2024 · 6:37 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Bendixen & Amandi poll after the first debate shows Donald Trump leading Joe Biden nationally, 43% to 42%.

Vice President Kamala Harris is now running ahead of Trump, 42% to 41%.

Key details: “Of the 86% of likely voters who watched all or part of the debate, just 29% said Biden has the mental capacity and physical stamina to serve another four-year term, compared with 61% who said he does not. Only 33% said he should continue as the Democratic nominee, versus 52% who believe he should not. And just half of Democrats said Biden should be the party’s nominee or is mentally and physically fit to serve out another term.”

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