Will DNC enthusiasm lead to a bounce in the polls for Harris?

538’s Galen Druke looks at the impact events at the Democratic National Convention could have on Vice President Kamala Harris’ poll numbers.
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[goat]

A Harris bounce from the convention will mean a Dumpster meltdown.

[negativghostrdr]

Can't take your foot off the gas. We'll sleep when we're dead. Gotta close this deal.

[godblessthelessfortunate]

Georgia, we need you to come through once again to save the country for the good guys.

[KING-MUFFASA]

Im tired of living in this circus show world

[richardklegin-bj]

what they need to do is give severs minum wage . and tips are for a good job, no one should have to rely on tips to pay rent

[martinze]

A Harris bounce from the convention has already happened but if polls don't matter and debates don't matter, what matters? Records matter. Experience matters. Justice matters.Votes matter. Vote.

[hn]

Weird it’s so competitive. It’s a choice between the freedom of democracy with Harris or the control of autocracy for Trump. That’s a pretty crazy choice. Most would think the US would prefer freedom but apparently that’s not the case.

[NathanWood]

This convention got me pumped for Harris. The momentum is growing. At the same time trump just looks worse and worse every day. It's time for America to step up and put Harris in the White House.

[justoneman]

You can forget ever influencing radicalized MAGA extremists. Focus on youth of voting age who don’t vote and make Election day a national holiday. Too many don’t vote because of work and school.

[nathanielweathers]

This year, I have decided to vote for Kamala Harris. Initially, I was unsure; during the last election, Trump had caught my attention. While I respect Joe Biden, I felt he was too old, and I was leaning towards Trump. However, since Kamala Harris entered the scene, I've noticed a change. I've seen Trump react poorly, focusing on her race, questioning whether she's Black or Indian, criticizing her laugh, and even comparing their appearances. His comments don't make much sense. I have family and friends—Black, White, Hispanic, Australian, Republican—who are also disillusioned with Trump. I'm in Florida, originally from North Carolina, and many of my friends who went to film school, despite being staunch Republicans, are unhappy with Trump. On one hand, you have Harris, who speaks and conducts herself with a presidential demeanor. On the other, you have Trump, who often gestures wildly and fails to communicate coherently.When I listened to Kamala Harris speak at the Democratic National Convention, her message was one of hope. In contrast, Trump's rhetoric seems rooted in fear. I want a better future for my children, and I can't support someone like Trump. Many of my friends—regardless of race or political affiliation—feel the same way. They want a leader who makes sense and speaks with intelligence.

If Kamala Harris wins, I believe it will be a step towards making America truly great. If Trump wins, we might be looking at four more years of negativity and division. I believe America is tired of the constant negativity, and we all need to do better—as individuals and as a nation. Trump seems to thrive on fear and divisiveness, but America deserves a leader who promotes unity and progress.

As I sit here at work, I hear the same sentiment from my colleagues—older White women, Black women, older White men, Black men, and Hispanics—they are fed up with Trump. They don't see him as an intelligent or thoughtful leader. If you compare Trump's communication skills to those of Barack Obama, the difference in intelligence and intellect is clear. The same can be said when you compare him to Kamala Harris.
Trump's wealth has likely shielded him from understanding the struggles of everyday Americans. In contrast, Harris's background as a prosecutor resonates with me. Initially, I was on the fence, but now I am fully committed to supporting her. My friends and family, many of whom are Republicans, are leaning towards her as well. I hope she wins, so we can work together to get America back on track.

[PamSchmelz]

Most people who would vote for Trump can't tell you

[PamSchmelz]

The DNC was a much, much better run convention then the RNC was. No surprise there!

[proyectoalfonso]

She will be a great president.!! I hope she flips Florida and Texas. ❤

[edwardmorehouse]

Hmmm tough choice. A career CRIMINAL or a prosecutor? How can ANYONE be undecided?

[michaelgomez]

The American people are not really interested in anything that trump is showing

[debbiedeering]

There's already a jump in the polls.

[deborahzenquis]

Excitement to VOTE 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Together WE WIN ‼️‼️

[HappyDinosaurFossils-xfzw]

Trumpers in fear will begin to feel something. Many will not know what it is yet. And they may not handle it well. Understanding is better than judging. If we treat eachother with care and compassion, that will have been the most important thing in the end. I believe in you, regardless.

[cactustree]

💙💙💙💙💙💙“Choose truth, honor, joy and freedom because that’s the best of America and we’re all Americans. Together let’s all choose KAMALA HARRIS!” OPRAH WINFREY 💙💙💙💙💙

[TwoSense]

7 out of 9 undecided voters on cnn said they had decided for Harris after her speech.