May 26, 2004

Abstract: (CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Americans believe the contenders in the 2004 United States presidential race should debate on two principal concerns, according to a poll by CBS News. 26 per cent of respondents say they would like to hear discussions on the war in Iraq, while 25 per cent would focus on the economy and jobs.

(CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Americans believe the contenders in the 2004 United States presidential race should debate on two principal concerns, according to a poll by CBS News. 26 per cent of respondents say they would like to hear discussions on the war in Iraq, while 25 per cent would focus on the economy and jobs.

On May 24, U.S. president George W. Bush vowed to seek the participation of other nations in the security and reconstruction of Iraq after power is handed over to a sovereign local administration on Jun. 30. Prospective Democratic nominee John Kerry recently cited the need to "de-Americanize" the occupation of the country.

The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Polling Data

Which one issue would you most like to hear the candidates for president discuss during the 2004 presidential campaign?

War in Iraq	26%
Economy and jobs	25%
Health Care / Medicare	8%
Education	4%
Gas Crisis	4%
Taxes / IRS	3%
Terrorism in general	3%
Foreign Policy	2%
Defence / Military	2%
Budget Deficit / Debt	2%
Same-sex Marriage	2%

Source: CBS News
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,113 American adults, conducted from May 20 to May 23, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.