The mainstream media has predominantly commended Vice President Kamala Harris for her performance during the debate on Tuesday evening; however, the challenge of persuading undecided voters may still persist. Numerous American viewers who watched the televised debate expressed to Reuters that they remain unconvinced that the Democratic candidate is the superior choice.

The publication engaged ten participants who indicated uncertainty regarding the upcoming November 5th election to view the ninety-minute debate and subsequently share their opinions. Six voters indicated they would definitely or most likely support Trump, while three expressed support for Harris, and one remained undecided, presenting a surprising outcome.

Additionally, many respondents noted that before they would consider voting for Harris, she must demonstrate a more serious commitment to addressing the financial implications of her ambitious priorities. Regarding the high costs associated with housing and essential goods, five respondents described the Vice President’s responses as “vague.”

“I still don’t know what she is for,” said Mark Kadish, 61, an entrepreneur in Florida. “There was no real meat and bones for her plans.” Robert Wheeler, 48, a security firm executive in Nevada who was previously leaning toward Harris, said her posturing and platitudes left him feeling more committed to voting for Trump who he said has actually proposed tangible policies to back up his promises. “I felt like the whole debate was Kamala Harris telling me why not to vote for Donald Trump instead of why she’s the right candidate,” Wheeler said.

The focus group, comprising four women and six men, with eight White participants and two Black participants, serves as a representation of diverse segments within the undecided voter demographic in battleground states, despite its limited size.

Furthermore, concerns emerged on Wednesday morning as more undecided voters expressed to reporters their lack of enthusiasm for the vice president, contradicting assertions from commentators and mainstream media that Harris had decisively won the debate.

The 90-minute ABC News program primarily featured the two candidates exchanging criticisms. Trump responded after Harris challenged his policies and leadership capabilities. With the exception of a few comments regarding tax benefits for small businesses and working families, Harris largely avoided addressing specific inquiries.

She may come to regret this approach, especially since her campaign was recently criticized for appropriating entire policy sections from President Joe Biden’s website. Additionally, her website has removed her previous stances, which included support for funding gender reassignment surgery for inmates and immigrants, as well as the decriminalization of all hard drugs.