October 05, 2004

Abstract: (CPOD) Oct. 5, 2004 - The 2004 United States presidential race remains close, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush in the election, while 45 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

(CPOD) Oct. 5, 2004 - The 2004 United States presidential race remains close, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush in the election, while 45 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

One per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader, and seven per cent are undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Support for Bush increased by one per cent since late September, while backing for Kerry went up by three per cent. In early September, the Republican held a four per cent lead over the Democrat.

Polling Data

If the election for president of the United States were held today, would you vote for:

	Oct. 1-3	Sept. 21-22	Sept. 6-8
George W. Bush (R)	47%	46%	47%
John Kerry (D)	45%	42%	43%
Ralph Nader (I)	1%	1%	3%
Undecided	7%	11%	7%

Source: Opinion Dynamics / Fox News
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,000 likely American voters, conducted on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

Other poll highlights: Bush approval at 53 per cent; Economy and unemployment the main issues for voters; Bush better for war on terrorism, Iraq, working with Congress and protection; Kerry better for economy and health care. 58 per cent say Nader should be invited to at least one presidential debate.

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