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The AP-Ipsos poll found Bush leading Kerry just outside the margin of error, with the president's support at 49 percent, Kerry at 45 percent and independent candidate Ralph Nader at 3 percent. The Bush-Kerry matchup was tied a month ago, when Nader had 6 percent.

PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE Now Kerry/Edwards 49% Bush/Cheney 44% June Kerry/Edwards 45% Bush/Cheney 44% REFLECTION ON THE CANDIDATES At the moment, Edwards enjoys far more favorable assessments than does his opponent, Vice President Dick Cheney. But there are still many voters who have no image of the Senator. VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IMAGES Cheney Favorable 27% Not favorable 47% No opinion 26% Edwards Favorable 38% Not favorable 9% No opinion 53% This poll was conducted among a nationwide random sample of 462 registered voters interviewed July 6, 2004. These respondents had originally been interviewed by CBS News and "The New York Times" June...