CBS News: Who Won The first Presidential Debate?

Which candidate do you think did the best job – or won – tonight's debate?

Mitt Romney 46%
Barack Obama 22%
Tie 32%

After tonight's debate, has your opinion of Mitt Romney?

Changed for the better 56%
Changed for the worse 11%
Not changed 32%

Now that the debate is over, do you think Mitt Romney...

Cares about the needs and problems of people like you? (results BEFORE the debate)

Yes 63% (30%)
No 36% (68%)

Has strong qualities of leadership?

Yes 78% (59%)
No 21% (39%)

Has made it clear what he would do if re-elected?

Yes 54% (22%)
No 44% (74%)

Which candidate would do a better job handling each?
(results BEFORE the debate)

The economy:

Mitt Romney 60% (54%)
Barack Obama 39% (39%)

The budget deficit:

Mitt Romney 68% (66%)
Barack Obama 31% (26%)

Taxes:

Mitt Romney 52% (40%)
Barack Obama 47% (52%)

Medicare:

Barack Obama 53% (56%)
Mitt Romney 45% (35%)

Energy policy:

Mitt Romney 50%
Barack Obama 49%

If the 2012 presidential election were being held today would you vote for..? (results BEFORE the debate)

Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan 34% (22%)
Barack Obama-Joe Biden 25% (23%)
Other 4% (5%)
Depends/Undecided 35% (50%)

A survey of 523 uncommitted voters who agreed to watch the debate was conducted October 3, 2012. The MOE is +/-4%.

The data can be viewed HERE. http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/108934406?access_key=key-pxma8wy17ee84yunvkm

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