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Terrorism, Economy Top Issues For 2004 U.S. Vote

January 01, 2004

(CPOD) Jan. 1, 2004 - Protecting the country from attacks is a top priority for American voters in the lead-up to the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 88 per cent of respondents say terrorism is an important issue in the race for the White House.

The national economy, education and the situation with Iraq were mentioned by more than 80 per cent of all respondents as pressing matters. American voters will elect a president and renew both chambers of congress on Nov. 2.

Polling Data

I am going to read a list of some of the issues that will probably be discussed in next year's presidential election campaigns. As I read each one, please tell me how important the candidates' positions on that issue will be in influencing your vote for president.

Important

Not Important

Terrorism

88%

12%

The economy

87%

12%

Education

86%

14%

The situation with Iraq

84%

16%

Social Security

79%

21%

Controlling federal spending

78%

21%

The federal budget deficit

75%

25%

Medicare

74%

26%

Policies toward gays and lesbians

30%

68%

Source: Gallup / CNN / USA Today
Methodology: Interviews to 1,083 American adults, conducted from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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