I don't think it moves the polls much. But I do think it was a huge performance for her because of money.
Any potential Dem donor that was sitting on their hands until they were sure she wasn't going to shit the bed, should be comfortable writing the check now.
More importantly is the opposite. The Trump campaign needs money, and if you were potential or former Trump donor that has been slow to donate this time, nothing about that performance is motivating you to get back in the Trump business. He looked undisciplined, dumb, and like a loser. And Kamala didn't look terrifying.
Republicans needed a debate that activated lapsed/skeptical Republican donors, and neither Trump nor Harris provided that.
Any potential Dem donor that was sitting on their hands until they were sure she wasn't going to shit the bed, should be comfortable writing the check now.
More importantly is the opposite. The Trump campaign needs money, and if you were potential or former Trump donor that has been slow to donate this time, nothing about that performance is motivating you to get back in the Trump business. He looked undisciplined, dumb, and like a loser. And Kamala didn't look terrifying.
Republicans needed a debate that activated lapsed/skeptical Republican donors, and neither Trump nor Harris provided that.