Great article in Slate about Kerry's "no bounce"

[ps1074]

Some facts from the post convention polls:

Prior to the convention, Kerry's favorable rating was nine points higher than his unfavorable rating in the ABC poll. Since the convention, this margin has grown to 19 points. Bush's positive margin on the same question is just two points.

Voters uneasy with Kerry handling an international crisis went from -19 to -11 points. Bush's negatives on this question is -12 points.

Prior to the convention voters said Kerry did not have a clear plan for the country by 51-36. After convention it went to 44-40 saying Kerry has a clear plan.

Prior to the convention - Kerry have leadership qualities was +12, after Boston it went to +20, which is 8 points higher than Bush.

In head to head average number after the convention Kerry scores 49 poins, while Bush scores 43 points.

For several months now voters in different polls say by a 5 point margin that Bush does not deserve to be reelected.

Kerry is slowly getting close to 50 percent. His gaing are slow but very steady. Kerry's supporters saying they can change their mind fall from 12 to just 5 points.

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http://slate.msn.com/id/2104745/

[Jon8503]

1. Polls

The polls are over the place but I feel when you look closely, Kerry is slowly resonating with voters.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

2. These numbers bear that out. Kerry slowly convinces more and more

It looks better and better.