That information came from David Axelrod, you can argue with him if you think he's wrong.
I want RCV or STAR as bad as the rest of you, but this is all a waste of time until there is a Democratic majority that will enact RCV or STAR voting.
Because the #fascist #GOP isn't going to do that.
It doesn't, but it's absofuckinglutely putting the cart before the horse.
Polls are garbage.
Democrats have been beating the polls at the ballot boxes by 9 points nationwide since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
It's been going on long enough now that either pollsters don't want to adjust or they don't know how.
As for the debate, there is (conservative funded so YMMV) research that shows that debates don't change anyone's mind.
Don't get so wrapped up in their dog & pony show.