TitanTiger 20,499 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 We'll have to see what the other polls are saying. This could just be an anomoly when they all come out. But for what it's worth... Campaign 2004: Bush Opens Double-Digit LeadTIME Poll: Among likely voters, 52% would vote for President George Bush, while 41% would vote for John Kerry and 3% would vote for Ralph Nader Friday, Sep. 03, 2004 New York: For the first time since the Presidential race became a two person contest last spring, there is a clear leader, the latest TIME poll shows. If the 2004 election for President were held today, 52% of likely voters surveyed would vote for President George W. Bush, 41% would vote for Democratic nominee John Kerry, and 3% would vote for Ralph Nader, according to a new TIME poll conducted from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Poll results are available on TIME.com and will appear in the upcoming issue of TIME magazine, on newsstands Monday, Sept. 6. Most important issues: When asked what they consider are the most important issues, 25% of registered voters cited the economy as the top issue, followed by 24% who cited the war on terrorism as the top issue. The situation in Iraq was rated the top issue by 17% of registered voters, moral values issues such as gay marriage and abortion were the top issue for 16% of respondents, and health care was the most important issue for 11% of respondents. Bush vs. Kerry: The economy: 47% trust President Bush more to handle the economy, while 45% trust Kerry. Health care: 48% trust Senator Kerry to handle health care issues, while 42% trust Bush. Iraq: 53% trust Bush to handle the situation in Iraq, while 41% trust Kerry. Terrorism: 57% trust Bush to handle the war on terrorism, while 36% trust Kerry. Understanding the needs of people: 47% said they trust Kerry to understand the needs of people like themselves, while 44% trusted Bush to understand their needs. Providing strong leadership: 56% said they trust Bush to provide strong leadership in difficult times, while 37% said they trust Kerry to provide leadership in difficult times. Tax policy: 49% trust Bush to handle tax policy, while 40% trust Kerry. Commanding the Armed Forces: 54% said they trust Bush to be commander-in-chief of the armed forces, while 39% said they trust Kerry. Bush on the Issues: Iraq: Half (50%) of those surveyed approve of the way President Bush is handling the situation in Iraq, while 46% disapprove. In last week’s TIME poll, 48% approved of the way Bush was handling the situation in Iraq and 48% disapproved. Terrorism: Almost two thirds (59%) said they approve of how President Bush is handling the war on terrorism, while 38% disapprove. Last week’s TIME poll found 55% approved of Bush’s handling of the war on terrorism, while 40% disapproved. The Economy: Survey respondents were split on the President’s handling of the economy. Almost half (48%) said the approved of Bush’s handling of the economy, while 48% said the disapproved. Other results include: Was U.S. Right Going to War with Iraq? Over half of those surveyed (52%) think the U.S. was right in going to war with Iraq, while 41% think the U.S. was wrong to go to war. Have the United States’ actions in Iraq made the world safer? Almost half (45%) think the United States’ actions in Iraq have made the world safer, while 45% think the world is more dangerous. In a similar TIME poll taken Aug. 3 – 5, over half (52%) said the world was more dangerous, and 38% said the world was safer. # # # Methodology: The TIME Poll was conducted August 31 – September 2 by telephone among a random sample of 1,316 adults, including 1,128 reported registered voters and 926 likely voters. The margin of error for registered voters is +/- 3% points, and +/- 4% points for likely voters. Schulman, Ronca, & Bucuvalas (SRBI) Public Affairs conducted the poll, and more complete results are attached. http://www.time.com/time/press_releases/ar...,692562,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,041 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It seems W's convention bounce was a little higher than Mr. Kerry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,499 Posted September 3, 2004 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 Well, at least I hope so. But it's only one poll and all the polling was done presumably before Bush's address last night. Like I said, we'll just have to wait and see if the other polls show similar increases from their previous marks. Long way to go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Al 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Well, at least I hope so. But it's only one poll and all the polling was done presumably before Bush's address last night. Like I said, we'll just have to wait and see if the other polls show similar increases from their previous marks.Long way to go though. While I was at lunch today I heard Boortz on the radio and he thought the speech left something to be desired. Says he's still voting for Bush, though. He did say something that I thought was interesting and I don't listen to him much so tell me if this is "normal" for him. He said that because we're at war he's voting for Bush but, if there was no war, he'd vote for Bednarik (Libertarian). I know Boortz claims to be a Libertarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,499 Posted September 3, 2004 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yeah, what Boortz probably didn't like were the very things that appealed to the "swing" voters...the domestic agenda. Boortz wouldn't support any further government assistance and would like to cut a lot of what we already have. That's the libertarian streak in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Al 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yeah, what Boortz probably didn't like were the very things that appealed to the "swing" voters...the domestic agenda. Boortz wouldn't support any further government assistance and would like to cut a lot of what we already have. That's the libertarian streak in him. He was also critical because Bush didn't "ask" to be re-elected, like a salesman would "ask" for business. I really didn't see his point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Tailgating Rules 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 If I remember correctly, Bush asked all Americans to stand with him for the next 4 years, isn't that asking to be reelected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Al 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 If I remember correctly, Bush asked all Americans to stand with him for the next 4 years, isn't that asking to be reelected? Sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaTiger 0 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 i refuse to believe any of these polls.... i still remember the last election, where i thought W had a lead going into the election, only to lose the popular vote and barely win the election. nope...i'm not gonna believe it. ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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