how is this bad? looks like we are ahead by 8
Sorry about the formatting, but get a load of these numbers!
9. Next, do you think the policies being proposed by each of the following presidential candidates would move the country in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
A. John Kerry
Right direction Wrong direction No opinion
Likely Voters
2004 Sep 24-26 44 49 7
Registered Voters
2004 Sep 24-26 42 49 9
National Adults
2004 Sep 24-26 43 48 9
B. George W. Bush
Right direction Wrong direction No opinion
Likely Voters
2004 Sep 24-26 54 44 2
2000 Sep 28-30 54 36 10
Registered Voters
2004 Sep 24-26 56 40 4
2000 Sep 28-30 51 36 13
National Adults
2004 Sep 24-26 55 42 3
2000 Aug 18-19 55 36 9
Gotta love the MSM... classic...
"Poll: Bush Lead Shrinking"
Despite the fact that the difference between 11 and 8 isn't as dramatic as that headline suggests and the fact that his lead among RVs increased...
These internal numbers look very good. I just wished the MSM would objectively report this poll. I think on November third the headlines will read, "Kerry wins in a landslide in Massachusetts!".
In each category--- the economy, the situation in Iraq, the handling of terrorism, foreign affairs--Bush's numbers are several points higher now than in August.
Terrorism and the Economy are voters' two biggest concerns in this election. Bush wins on the terrorism issue 61-34. Now, for the first time all summer, Bush also win on the economy, 51-45.
MSM will go with the "Bush losing momentum" story, obviously. But anyone who looks behind the headline will see that we're watching Dukakis/Mondale/McGovern all over again.