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Bush Rating Drops Once Again

September 23, 2003

(CPOD) Sept. 23, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush continue to drop, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the American president's performance, a six per cent decrease since July.

With 14 months to go before the next presidential election, Bush is no longer the first choice for voters. 50 per cent of respondents favor a change in the White House, while 44 per cent would like to see the American president re-elected.

Today, Bush addressed the United Nations (UN) to push for global participation in Iraq. 50 per cent of respondents say their vote in 2004 will be decided by the economy and jobs.

Polling Data

Do you approve of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?

Sept. 2003

Jul. 2003

Yes

51%

57%

No

42%

34%


In general, would you like to see George W. Bush re-elected to another term as president?

Sept. 2003

Jul. 2003

Yes

44%

49%

No

50%

43%


Which one of the following do you think will be more important in determining your vote for president next year?

The economy and jobs

50%

Terrorism and homeland security

26%

Both equally

20%


Source: Princeton Survey Research Associates / Newsweek
Methodology: Interviews to 1,001 American adults, conducted on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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