2012-10-01-皮尤-Obama_Expected_to_Win_First_Presidential_Debate_16页_248kb

The Pew Research Center report from October 2, 2012, based on a September survey of 1,001 adults, highlights strong expectations and interest in the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

• Debate Expectations: 62% of all voters were very likely to watch the debate. By party, 89% of Democrats expected Obama to perform better, while 64% of Republicans expected Romney to win. Among independents, 44% favored Obama.
• Interest Levels: Overall interest is high, comparable to the 2008 and 2004 debates, and higher than in the 2000 and 1996 elections.
• Candidates and Issues: 72% of voters believed candidates were discussing important issues, and news about the 2012 election drew significant attention.
• Methodology: The survey involved registered voters and had a small margin of error due to sampling.

This debate was expected to be a key event, with various demographic groups showing strong engagement.