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Kerry Extends Lead In Connecticut

October 03, 2004

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(CPOD) Oct. 3, 2004 - John Kerry could carry the state of Connecticut in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 38 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush.

Independent candidate Ralph Nader—who was born in the state's town of Winsted—garners the support of four per cent of respondents. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Backing for Kerry increased by two per cent since August, while support for Bush remained stable. In June, the Democrat held an 18 per cent lead over the Republican.

In the 2000 election, the state's eight electoral votes went to Democrat Al Gore—who chose Connecticut native Joe Lieberman as his vice-presidential nominee—with 55 per cent of all cast ballots. No Republican has carried Connecticut since George H. Bush in 1988.

Polling Data

What candidate would you support in the 2004 U.S. presidential election?

 

Sept. 2004

Aug. 2004

Jun. 2004

John Kerry (D)

47%

45%

50%

George W. Bush (R)

38%

38%

32%

Ralph Nader (I)

4%

6%

9%

Someone else

--

1%

1%

Would not vote

1%

2%

1%

Undecided

10%

8%

7%

Source: Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,044 registered Connecticut voters, conducted from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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