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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Bush Closer To Kerry In Maryland
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(CPOD) Oct. 2, 2004 - John Kerry holds the lead in the state of Maryland in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 45 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush.
Two per cent of respondents would vote for another candidate, and four per cent remain undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Support for Kerry dropped by six per cent since August, while backing for Bush increased by four per cent. In July, the Democrat held a 14 per cent lead over the Republican.
Democrat Al Gore won Maryland's 10 electoral votes in the 2000 presidential election, with a 17 per cent lead over Bush. No Republican has carried the state since George H. Bush in 1988.
Polling Data
What candidate would you vote for in the 2004 U.S. presidential election?
Sept. 2004 | Aug. 2004 | Jul. 2004 | |
John Kerry (D) | 48% | 54% | 53% |
George W. Bush (R) | 45% | 41% | 39% |
Other | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Not Sure | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 400 likely Maryland voters, conducted from Sept. 14 to Sept. 27, 2004. Margin of error is 5 per cent.