PEW Research Center: Bush Reelect Margin Narrows to 45%-43%

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Bush Reelect Margin Narrows to 45%-43%



The survey also shows that the percentage of voters who want to see the president reelected continues to inch downward. Bush has a statistically insignificant 45%-43% edge over an unnamed Democrat among registered voters. As recently as July, he held a ten-point advantage over a generic Democratic candidate (47%-37%). And while voters say the economy is by far the top issue they want candidates to discuss, opinions toward Bush's reelection are now linked as closely to views of his handling of Iraq as they are to his stewardship of the economy.



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1. kick n/t

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2. kick

[Gloria]

3. Having worked for Andy Kohut while at Gallup 20+ years ago, I

have to say that I tend to trust the Pew polling. Andy alternated the presidency of Gallup, when the old man and founder was still roaming the halls at Bank Street. Andy went to Pew around the time Gallup was sold to some outfit, I don't remember which.

So, remember....Gallup is no longer really Gallup. The closest thing to what was Gallup resides in Andy Kohut, the guy you still see on PBS commenting on election polls....