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Political experts: it will take more than one debate to sway undecided voters in WI

Opinions fall largely along party lines
Posted at 9:44 PM, Sep 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-27 23:46:12-04
Locally, there's more mixed reactions to last night's debate, with opinions falling largely along party lines. 
 
For undecided voters here, in Wisconsin, political experts say it's likely going to take more "head to head" between candidates before any minds are swayed one way or another.
 
"The only thing I know for sure who won this week are the Packers, and the Badgers," laughs political consultant Jim Morrison, who has extensive training in debates.
 
Morrison says the majority of people watching Monday's event were watching through a "prism of preference." 
 
"They're going to watch their candidate and look for all the good things, and watch the other candidate and look for all the bad things," says Morrison. "So, it's hard to be objective when you've already made up your mind." 
 
But the latest presidential polls in Wisconsin are fluctuating almost weekly. 
 
Morrison says that's because undecided voters are still struggling with issues, like high unfavorability among both candidates.
 
"The undecideds--where are they going to go?" asks Morrison. "Are the Libertarians going to jump that ship, and jump into another boat? [It's] hard to tell in one debate." 
 
Morrison says the format of the next scheduled debate could be a factor in who comes out as the winner.
 
"I think the next debate will be a different format," says Morrison. "It's going to be a town hall format. I think it favors Trump, because he can sort of dominate that format." 
 
Meanwhile, Wisconsinites can only expect more attention from both parties, as November draws nearer.