Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research

Bush Would Take Georgia In 2004

October 02, 2004

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Abstract: (CPOD) Oct. 2, 2004 - George W. Bush would carry the state of Georgia in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent, while 42 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

(CPOD) Oct. 2, 2004 - George W. Bush would carry the state of Georgia in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent, while 42 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

One per cent of respondents would vote for another candidate, and four per cent remain undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Backing for both Bush and Kerry dropped by one per cent since August. For three months, the Republican has held an 11 per cent lead over the Democrat.

Georgia's 13 electoral votes went to Bush in the 2000 election, with 55 per cent of the vote. No Democrat has carried the Peach State since Bill Clinton in 1992.

Polling Data

What candidate would you vote for in the 2004 United States presidential election?

 

Sept. 2004

Aug. 2004

Jul. 2004

George W. Bush (R)

53%

54%

53%

John Kerry (D)

42%

43%

42%

Other

1%

2%

2%

Undecided

4%

2%

3%

Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 400 likely Georgia voters, conducted from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22, 2004. Margin of error is 5 per cent. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.