Thursday, October 4, 2012

CNN/ORC Poll: Who won the First Presidential Debate?

Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate -- Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?

Mitt Romney 67%
Barack Obama 25%

Did Barack Obama do a better or worse job than you expected?

Better 21%
Worse 61%

Did Mitt Romney do a better or worse job than you expected?

Better 82%
Worse 10%

Regardless of which presidential candidate you support, please tell me if you think Barack Obama or Mitt Romney would better handle each of the following issues?

The economy in general:

Mitt Romney 55%
Barack Obama 43%

Health care:

Mitt Romney 52%
Barack Obama 47%

Taxes:

Mitt Romney 53%
Barack Obama 44%

The federal budget deficit:

Mitt Romney 57%
Barack Obama 41%

Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think each one better described Barack Obama or Mitt Romney during tonight’s debate?

Agrees with your views on the size and role of the federal government:

Mitt Romney 54%
Barack Obama 44%

Spent more time attacking his opponent:

Mitt Romney 53%
Barack Obama 30%

Seemed to be the stronger leader:

Mitt Romney 58%
Barack Obama 37%

Was more likeable:

Mitt Romney 46%
Barack Obama 45%

This Poll's Demographics:

Democrat 37%
Republican 33%
Independent 29%

A survey of 430 registered voters who watched the presidential debate was conducted October 3, 2012. The MOE is +/-4.5%.
The data can be viewed HERE.

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