Kerry and Edwards beat Bush in new USA Today poll - GoFuckYourself.com

Mr.Fiction · 02-02-2004, 03:39 PM

Kerry leads Bush in new poll
Bush's approval numbers dip

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) --Sen. John Kerry, the front-runner among Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination, leads President Bush in a head-to-head matchup, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll released Monday.

Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina and retired Gen. Wesley Clark also emerge as formidable opponents, according to hypothetical matchups in the poll, which found a decline in Bush's approval numbers.

The poll, based on interviews with 1,001 adult Americans, including 562 likely voters, was conducted in the days after the New Hampshire primary.

The poll underscores both Kerry's momentum after his wins in New Hampshire and Iowa, and increased favorability among Democrats in general as they dominate political news with their primaries and steady criticism of Bush.

When the 562 likely voters were asked for their choice from a Bush v. Kerry race, 53 percent of those picked Kerry, and 46 percent favored Bush.

When that same group was asked to pick between Edwards and Bush, the numbers were 49 percent for Edwards and 48 percent for Bush. With a Bush/Clark face-off, Bush was favored by 50 percent of those surveyed and Clark, 47 percent.

The poll showed Bush's job approval rating at 49 percent among all the adults surveyed, the first time since he became president that his job approval has dipped below 50 percent. A month ago his rating was at 60 percent, as he enjoyed a spike in approval after the capture of Saddam Hussein.

A majority of those polled now say they disapprove of Bush's handing of the economy, foreign affairs, the situation in Iraq and health care. The poll also showed the nation evenly divided -- 49 percent to 49 percent -- on the question of whether it was worth going to war in Iraq, marking the first time approval of the war has dropped below 50 percent.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/...c04.poll.prez/

GonePhishing · 02-02-2004, 03:41 PM

That is some seriously great news! I'd rather have a pancake in office over Bush.

The Truth Hurts · 02-02-2004, 03:43 PM

according to polls...
Dean should have taken Iowa and New Hampshire easily..

GonePhishing · 02-02-2004, 03:45 PM

Iowa (according to the polls dean should have had) He was never the front runner in NH. At least not after Iowa results came in.

Mr.Fiction · 02-02-2004, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Truth Hurts
according to polls...
Dean should have taken Iowa and New Hampshire easily..

You don't believe Bush ever had high approval ratings either?

ytcracker · 02-02-2004, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GonePhishing
That is some seriously great news! I'd rather have a pancake in office over Bush.

a pancake hahaha

NetRodent · 02-02-2004, 04:25 PM

The only poll that counts is in November.

axelcat · 02-02-2004, 04:25 PM

yah I dont want bush to win

stevecore · 02-02-2004, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GonePhishing
That is some seriously great news! I'd rather have a pancake in office over Bush.

Bwahaha! you're on fire today. good one... i feel the same.

02-02-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	Kerry and Edwards beat Bush in new USA Today poll Kerry leads Bush in new poll Bush's approval numbers dip ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) --Sen. John Kerry, the front-runner among Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination, leads President Bush in a head-to-head matchup, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll released Monday. Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina and retired Gen. Wesley Clark also emerge as formidable opponents, according to hypothetical matchups in the poll, which found a decline in Bush's approval numbers. The poll, based on interviews with 1,001 adult Americans, including 562 likely voters, was conducted in the days after the New Hampshire primary. The poll underscores both Kerry's momentum after his wins in New Hampshire and Iowa, and increased favorability among Democrats in general as they dominate political news with their primaries and steady criticism of Bush. When the 562 likely voters were asked for their choice from a Bush v. Kerry race, 53 percent of those picked Kerry, and 46 percent favored Bush. When that same group was asked to pick between Edwards and Bush, the numbers were 49 percent for Edwards and 48 percent for Bush. With a Bush/Clark face-off, Bush was favored by 50 percent of those surveyed and Clark, 47 percent. The poll showed Bush's job approval rating at 49 percent among all the adults surveyed, the first time since he became president that his job approval has dipped below 50 percent. A month ago his rating was at 60 percent, as he enjoyed a spike in approval after the capture of Saddam Hussein. A majority of those polled now say they disapprove of Bush's handing of the economy, foreign affairs, the situation in Iraq and health care. The poll also showed the nation evenly divided -- 49 percent to 49 percent -- on the question of whether it was worth going to war in Iraq, marking the first time approval of the war has dropped below 50 percent. http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/...c04.poll.prez/ __________________ Don't be lazy, protect free speech: ACLU \| Free Speech Coalition \| EFF \| IMPA

02-02-2004, 03:41 PM	#2
GonePhishing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blah Posts: 2,474	That is some seriously great news! I'd rather have a pancake in office over Bush. __________________ If Biff Fucks My Mom... I Might Never Be Born...

02-02-2004, 03:45 PM	#4
GonePhishing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blah Posts: 2,474	Iowa (according to the polls dean should have had) He was never the front runner in NH. At least not after Iowa results came in. __________________ If Biff Fucks My Mom... I Might Never Be Born...

02-02-2004, 04:25 PM	#7
NetRodent Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In the walls of your house. Posts: 3,985	The only poll that counts is in November. __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." --H.L. Mencken

02-02-2004, 03:43 PM	#3
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,304	according to polls... Dean should have taken Iowa and New Hampshire easily..

02-02-2004, 04:25 PM	#8
axelcat Adult Locals Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Posts: 25,450	yah I dont want bush to win