Undecided Voters Still Wavering After Heated Harris-Trump Debate

In the recent debate, Kamala Harris appeared dominant over Donald Trump; however, undecided voters remained divided. Some leaned towards Trump due to trust in his economic policies, while others supported Harris but desired more policy details. Trust and economic concerns were pivotal in their decisions.

Kamala Harris was widely perceived as taking the lead in Tuesday's presidential debate against Republican former president Donald Trump, yet a contingent of undecided voters remained unsure about her candidacy.

Reuters interviewed 10 undecided voters prior to the debate. Post-debate, six leaned towards Trump, three towards Harris, and one remained unsure. The tight race is expected to hinge on key battleground states.

Responses indicated Harris might need more detailed policy proposals to sway undecided voters. Five out of the ten voters found her responses vague, particularly on economic issues such as dealing with the high cost of living, a significant voter concern.

The debate was crucial for Harris, as a New York Times/Siena College poll showed over a quarter of likely voters feel uninformed about her, unlike the well-known Trump. Some voters, despite disliking Trump personally, trusted him more on economic issues, having experienced better personal finances during his presidency.

Four out of the six Trump-leaning voters noted Harris didn't differentiate her economic policies from President Joe Biden's, whom they largely blame for the high cost of living. Voter Mark Kadish, 61, expressed, "I still don't know what she is for."

Among the respondents, four were women and six men; eight were white and two Black. They have voted for both Democratic and Republican candidates in the past. Harris mentioned some policy details, such as tax benefits for families and small businesses but focused more on attacking Trump during the debate.

Robert Wheeler, 48, initially leaning towards Harris, shifted his stance after the debate, criticizing her for lack of policy clarity. Conversely, Meredith Marshall from Los Angeles decided to support Harris, appreciating her small business support plan despite wanting more economic specifics.

(With inputs from agencies.)