ET 2020 Election Live Updates: Republicans Plan to Press Ahead to Confirm Barrett as 3rd Senator Tests Positive A new post-debate poll shows Biden ahead of Trump in Pennsylvania and Florida. Over all, Mr. Biden led by seven percentage points, 49 percent to 42 percent, among likely voters in Pennsylvania. Instead, a mere 22 percent of likely voters across the two pivotal states said Mr. Trump won the debate Tuesday. Former President Barack Obama on Friday extended well wishes to President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, after they tested positive for the coronavirus. The Trump campaign has said it has no plans to stop its attack ads against the Democratic nominee.

Source: New York Times October 03, 2020 11:34 UTC