Tight Presidential Race Still Developing In U.S.

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(CPOD) Aug. 30, 2004 – George W. Bush keeps a slight advantage in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent, while 45 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Independent candidate Ralph Nader garners the support of three per cent of respondents.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 806 registered American voters, conducted from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2004. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3942

Slim National Advantage For Kerry In U.S.
(CPOD) Aug. 29, 2004 – The Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards holds a slight edge in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Tarrance Group. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic challengers, while 47 per cent would support Republican incumbents George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Two per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader and running mate Peter Camejo.
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Methodology: Interviews to 1,000 registered American voters, conducted from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2004. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3941

Bush Barely Over Kerry In Nationwide Poll
(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2004 – George W. Bush and Dick Cheney keep a slim lead nationally in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbents, while 46 per cent would support the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards. Independent candidate Ralph Nader and running mate Peter Camejo garner the support of four per cent of respondents. Backing for the Republicans and Democrats remained stable since mid-August.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 709 likely American voters, conducted from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3935

Kerry Has Edge Over Bush On Issues
(CPOD) Aug. 28, 2004 – John Kerry holds an advantage over George W. Bush in six key issues for United States voters, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 50 per cent of respondents believe the Democratic nominee would perform better protecting and creating jobs. Kerry is also regarded as a good politician to deal with the economy, social security, same-sex marriage, gas prices and prescription drug benefits. Respondents were almost evenly divided on which candidate would be more suitable to appoint justices to the Supreme Court. Bush leads in four other categories. 50 per cent of respondents think the Republican incumbent would do a better job in the war on terror. Bush also receives more positive responses in dealing with the situation in Iraq, facing a national crisis and improving intelligence operations.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,000 likely American voters, conducted on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3932


Bush Defeating Kerry In Character Traits
(CPOD) Aug. 27, 2004 – George W. Bush holds the upper hand in four character traits among United States voters, according to a poll by the Tarrance Group. More than half of all respondents think the Republican incumbent is a steady and strong leader who says what he believes. Bush is also regarded as an honest and trustworthy politician. Respondents were almost evenly split on which candidate represents their values and has plans to deal with the problems facing the country. Democratic nominee John Kerry leads Bush in two categories. 50 per cent of respondents believe Kerry will lead the country in the right direction, and 48 per cent say he cares about the average American.
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Methodology: Interviews to 1,000 registered American voters, conducted from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2004. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3919


Bush Ahead In Five Candidate Florida Poll
(CPOD) Aug. 30, 2004 – George W. Bush holds a slight advantage in the state of Florida, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent in the 2004 United States presidential election, while 47 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Two per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader. Michael Badnarik of the Libertarian Party and David Cobb of the Green Party each garner the support of one per cent of respondents.
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Methodology: Interviews to 500 likely Florida voters, conducted on Aug. 24, 2004. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
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http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3946


Bush Could Take Missouri In 2004
(CPOD) Aug. 30, 2004 – George W. Bush holds the lead in the state of Missouri, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent in the 2004 United States presidential election, while 42 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Three per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader, while nine per cent remain undecided.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 580 Missouri voters, conducted from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3943


Bush, Kerry In Tight Pennsylvania Race
(CPOD) Aug. 29, 2004 – The state of Pennsylvania is too close to call in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by IssuesPA and the Pew Charitable Trusts. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush, while 44 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Three per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 816 likely Pennsylvania voters, conducted from Aug. 13 to Aug. 21, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3940


Kerry Could Take Maine In 2004
(CPOD) Aug. 29, 2004 – John Kerry could carry the state of Maine in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Survey USA released by WCSH-TV. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 44 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush. Seven per cent of respondents would either vote for another candidate or are undecided.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 632 likely Maine voters, conducted from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3936


Kerry Has Large Advantage In Maryland
(CPOD) Aug. 27, 2004 – John Kerry would carry the state of Maryland in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Survey USA released by WMAR-TV. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 42 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush. Five per cent of respondents would either vote for another candidate or are undecided.
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Methodology: Telephone interviews to 594 likely Maryland voters, conducted from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2004. Margin of error is 4.1 per cent.
http://www.cpod.ubc.ca/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=3923