ZOGBY: Likely voters give Biden a 50% to 41% nod over Palin in the debate

Released: October 04, 2008
Zogby: Biden Seen as Veep Debate Winner as Dem Ticket Leads 48%-44%

Likely voters give Biden a 50% to 41% nod over Palin in the debate


UTICA, New York - Democrat Joe Biden won the Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis on Thursday, and his ticket, headed by Barack Obama, enjoys a four-point lead over Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin, the newest Zogby Interactive poll shows.

The survey, initiated after the conclusion of the debate between Biden and Palin, shows that 50% thought Biden won the debate, while 41% said they think Palin won. However, like the first Presidential debate between Obama and McCain, just 4% said they changed their minds about whom to support in the election because of the debate.

Overall, the Obama/Biden ticket leads the McCain/Palin ticket, 48% to 44%, the survey shows.