Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved two states toward the Republicans, and noted that several others could follow suit.
Former President Donald Trump’s path to the presidency has become clearer after a major election forecaster changed its ratings following last week’s presidential debate.
President Joe Biden is facing widespread criticism over his performance in the debate, as he sounded hoarse and mumbled through his answers. Many Democrats, including one member of Congress, are calling for Biden to exit the race, arguing he is no longer the candidate most able to argue why Trump should not return to the White House or present the Democratic Party’s vision on issues like abortion and the economy.
It remains unclear how much damage was done by the debate. While Democrats have panicked about Biden’s performance, polls have been a mixed bag. Some show Trump gaining ground against Biden, but others show minimal changes.
On Wednesday, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, which tracks how competitive the presidential race is in each of the 50 states, revealed that two states have become more favorable to Republicans in the wake of the debate.
