On September 14, 2004, Gallup News Service posted an article by
Lydia Saad titled: "Bush Exceeds or Ties With Kerry on Most Ratings
of Presidential Characteristics. Leadership and honesty are Bush's
strong points." Go to:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/content/?ci=12985
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Excerpts:
[...]
"Of course, the most watched indicator tracked at this time
was voter preferences in the horserace between President
George W. Bush and Democratic candidate John Kerry. CNN/USA
Today/Gallup polling showed Kerry leading Bush by two per-
centage points, 49% to 47%, just prior to the Democratic
convention in late July. By the end of the Republican
convention in early September, Bush led Kerry by seven
points, 52% to 45%. Thus, the entire convention period
resulted in a nine-point shift in Bush's favor with the
electorate.
[...]
"...By the end of the Republican convention, a Sept. 3-5
CNN/USA Today/Gallup survey showed Bush leading or essen-
tially tied with Kerry on five out of six characteristics
that have been tracked routinely since July."
2004 Sep 3-5 (sorted by advantage)
Bush Kerry Advantage
% %
Is a strong and decisive leader........ 60 32 +28
Is honest and trustworthy ............. 47 38 +9
Shares your values .................... 48 45 +3
Has an optimistic vision for the
country's future ...................... 46 44 +2
Will unite the country, not divide it.. 44 46 -2
Cares about needs of people like you... 41 48 -7
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+ Advantage indicates Bush lead
- Advantage indicates Kerry lead
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Papa Jack comments:
Note only 32% perceive Kerry as a strong and decisive leader,
and only 38% believe Kerry is honest and trustworthy.
I predict those figures will go lower for Kerry before the
actual election date.
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