Debate 2 Poll, Focus Group, Pundit Reaction Megathread

[Mallow]

Per Nate Silver (live), YouGov debate poll shows Clinton 47%, Trump 42%

[Mallow]

Per Nate Silver (live), YouGov debate poll shows Clinton 47%, Trump 42%

Also slightly won undecideds 44% to 41%.

Just saw that:

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[Mallow]

CNN Flash Poll:

Clinton 57%
Trump 34%

CNN focus group calls it a draw.

You and I have a different definition of "draw".

[Mallow]

That CNN poll is legitimately surprising.

I have to wonder if all us white male Atlasians and white male pundits are missing the mark here. Could Trump's interruptions, rudeness, and threats been Lazio moments?

I was pleasantly surprised to see the results, as well. Seems like the general population isn't willing to give Trump the benefit of the doubt, even with low expectations. He did "better than expected," but still lost the debate. Which is about exactly how I saw it as well.