CBS News/YouGov Poll Shows Nationally and Battleground States Unchanged Post-Debate
With the presidential race heating up and the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden behind us, new polling data from CBS News/YouGov provides some interesting insights into the current state of the election. According to the poll, the national race remains tight, with 50% of likely voters nationwide backing Trump and 48% supporting Biden. This is consistent with pre-debate polling numbers and suggests that the debate did not significantly alter the overall picture.
The battleground states are also closely contested, with 51% supporting Trump and 48% favoring Biden. While CBS did not provide a state-by-state breakdown of results, the battlegrounds include crucial states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
One interesting finding from the poll is that a significant percentage of registered voters believe Biden should not be running for president. About 69% of all registered voters, including 41% of Democrats and 78% of independents, hold this view. This sentiment has seen a slight decrease from previous polls, but it still indicates some reservations about Biden’s candidacy.
When it comes to voter enthusiasm, Republicans appear to have an edge, with 90% of Republican registered voters nationwide expressing certainty in voting compared to 81% of Democrats. This enthusiasm divide is reportedly similar in the battleground states.
The poll also sheds light on perceptions of the candidates, with more voters nationwide viewing Trump as energetic, effective, and competent compared to Biden. Additionally, a majority of voters consider Biden’s age a factor in their vote, while fewer see Trump’s age as significant.
Overall, the debate seems to have had a more negative impact on Biden, with a majority of voters saying it made them think worse of him. In contrast, opinions on Trump were more evenly split, with some thinking better of him and others unchanged.
The poll was conducted online among a random national sample of 2,836 registered voters from June 28 through July 2 and has a small margin of error for both national and battleground state results. As the election season progresses, these findings provide valuable insights into voter attitudes and preferences that will undoubtedly shape the upcoming election.
