Several polls released this morning are indicating that a firm majority of Democrats believe that Hillary Clinton clearly won the first debate.
A NBC /Survey Monkey poll shows that 56% of Democrats thought that Hillary Clinton did the best job in the debate, compared to Sanders 33%. This poll also shows that Clinton continues her solid lead over Sanders and Biden in a face to face matchup.
A Huffington Post/YouGov poll show similar results, with Clinton getting 55% to Sanders 22%
A Gravis Marketing phone survey also indicated that Hillary Clinton won the debate, getting 62% to Sanders 30%
The trio of scientific polling suggests that Clinton helped herself significantly by her stellar performance in the first debate.
UPDATE: A new poll just released by Suffolk University-Boston Globe shows that Clinton has overtaken Sanders in New Hampshire. Clinton 37% Sanders 35%. The poll also shows that Clinton Clearly won the debate 54% to Sanders 24%. In addition the poll indicates that Clinton is the overwhelming favorite of Granite State Voters to win the Democratic Nomination. This is great news for Hillary!