Reactions to the second presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been mixed, with voters expressing strong opinions and highlighting issues of bias in the moderation.
The second presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked diverse reactions across the nation, with voters expressing clear preferences and raising concerns about the impartiality of the moderators.
Fox News Digital reached out to voters from various states to gather their perspectives on the debate. Becky from Tennessee emerged as a strong supporter of Harris, praising her for presenting coherent arguments and focusing on positive solutions. Edwin, an independent voter from Florida, concurred, emphasizing Harris's composure and Trump's repetitive approach.
American Voters Divided After Second Presidential Debate: Trump Faces Bias Allegations
"I'm kind of torn between the both, but I think for being calm, I think Harris won," Edwin conceded. "I like Trump's policies because everything was a lot lower when he was president for the first time. I thought if he acted more presidential, he would get his message over a lot better than what it is now, which tends to be a little chaos."
Carolyn from Arlington, Virginia, also expressed admiration for Harris's performance, recognizing her proactive approach despite financial challenges. Mina from Houston, Texas, maintained her support for Harris, attributing her victory to her ability to articulate her thoughts effectively.
American Voters Divided After Second Presidential Debate: Trump Faces Bias Allegations
Alex from the California Bay Area went a step further, not only praising Harris's performance but also calling out the ABC News debate moderators for their perceived bias against Trump.
"They fact-checked him a lot, and they didn't fact-check her, not even once," Alex observed.
American Voters Divided After Second Presidential Debate: Trump Faces Bias Allegations
Sherry, a Trump supporter from California and Michigan, conceded that her candidate had not performed as well as she had hoped. "I'm just sorry Trump couldn't do a better job," she admitted. "I love Trump. I'm gonna vote for him. It didn't sway me. However, he was off his game and he really fed into her. And I'm sorry he didn't say what he wanted to accomplish."
Tamara from Washington D.C., while trusting Trump on economic issues, acknowledged Harris's success in baiting Trump, distracting him from addressing important issues. "Kamala was really baiting Trump, and she spent the majority of time doing that, not covering some of the issues," Tamara noted.
American Voters Divided After Second Presidential Debate: Trump Faces Bias Allegations
Thomas from Michigan, however, believed Trump's focus on policies gave him the edge. "At the end of the day, people want to be safe... folks want their children safe. They don't want people breaking into their homes. They want the basics," Thomas asserted.
Kenneth from Houston also favored Trump, citing Harris's perceived lack of knowledge on various topics. "She didn't seem to have any knowledge on a lot of the topics," Kenneth said. "I think with Trump... he led this country to its peak of its economy. And he was very influencing last night."
Gina from Michigan saw no clear winner, highlighting unanswered questions from both candidates. Despite Trump's directness and Harris's focus on baiting, Gina believed more detailed discussions on policies were necessary.
Voters' opinions on additional debates were divided. While some expressed a desire for more in-depth discussions on policies, others felt their minds were already made up. "I think they should be more in-depth with some of the questions," said Kriston from Tennessee, who leaned towards Harris.
"For myself, I don't see it's necessary," Elbert from Washington D.C. said. ". Each article should have at least 10 paragraphs.
