Here are the numbers from a poll of 500 uncommitted voters…
How did the debate impact vote preferences?
15% say they are now committed to Obama
14% to McCain
70% are still uncommitted
Would make the right decisions about the economy?
McCain: 41% before the debate, 49% after
Obama: 54% before the debate, 68% after
Understands your needs?
McCain: 35% before the debate, 46% after
Obama: 60% before the debate, 80% after
Prepared for the job of president?
McCain: 80% before the debate, 84% after
Obama: 42% before the debate, 57% after
Did candidates answer the questions they were asked?
57% yes, 42% no — for both candidates
Obama continues to dominate the “economic” and “understands my needs” categories.
