Senator Kamala Harris was the winner of the CNN instant post-debate poll.
According to CNN, 59% said Harris won, while 38% said Pence won.
NEW @CNN snap poll of debate watchers: who won the debate?
Women
Harris – 69% (+39)
Pence – 30%Men
Harris – 48% (+2)
Pence – 46%(Sample is 38% Dem, 33% Ind and 29% GOP) pic.twitter.com/WveNbDXSZ1
— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) October 8, 2020
Women chose Harris over men by the margin of 69% to 30%.
Men were more evenly split choosing Harris by a margin of 48% to 46%.
A non-scientific online Drudge poll had a different result.
Drudge flash poll shows Vice President Mike Pence as the winner of tonight’s debate. pic.twitter.com/kJsmC7goxg
— Jennifer Franco (@jennfranconews) October 8, 2020
After the debate President Trump tweeted “Mike Pence WON BIG!”
Mike Pence WON BIG!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2020