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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
ARG U.S. Poll: Kerry 47%, Bush 44%
(CPOD) Oct. 5, 2004 - John Kerry holds the upper hand in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by American Research Group. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee, while 44 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush.
Two per cent of respondents would vote for independent candidate Ralph Nader, and seven per cent are undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Backing for Kerry increased by one per cent since September, while support for Bush fell by the same margin. In August, the Democrat held a four per cent lead over the Republican.
Polling Data
What candidate would you vote for in the 2004 U.S. presidential election?
Oct. 2004 | Sept. 2004 | Aug. 2004 | |
John Kerry (D) | 47% | 46% | 49% |
George W. Bush (R) | 44% | 45% | 45% |
Ralph Nader (I) | 2% | 3% | 2% |
Undecided | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Source: American Research Group
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,005 registered American voters, conducted from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.