Temporary surge: Clinton rides a wave of momentum from his strong debate performance. He encourages 24,000 attendees of a rally in GOP stronghold Orange County to tell their Republican friends to "hold their noses and vote for a Democrat.''
24 October 1992
Clinton's lead narrows: A "New York Times''/CBS poll announces that the Democrat's lead is narrowing, but resulting from voters' favorable reactions to Perot's infomercials and debate performance rather than from any growing support for Bush. Perot's ratings rise to 15%, up from only 7% on the day he rejoined the race.
