CBS Poll: Kerry Bounces Back

[Rose Siding]

Sen. John Kerry's debate performance appears to have returned the presidential campaign to a dead heat and eroded some of President Bush's advantages on national security issues, according to a new CBS News/New York Times poll.

Three out of five registered voters surveyed said they believe Kerry won the Sept. 30 debate in Miami, compared to 23 percent who think Mr. Bush prevailed.

Kerry's performance helped boost the Democratic ticket five points to a 47-47 percent tie with the Bush/Cheney team, erasing a lead that the Republicans held for a month. One percent of likely voters surveyed backed Ralph Nader.

The poll also points to substantial worries on U.S. policy in Iraq — a linchpin issue for both candidates — but widespread doubt that either man has a plan to deal with the continuing violence there.

The five-point boost to Kerry/Edwards is slightly greater than the bounce the Republicans enjoyed from their convention in late August and early September.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/04/politics/main647260.shtml

[bigwillq]

1. Let's hope the upward swing continues after tommorrow

When Edwards beats Mr. Dick in the debate!

[rfranklin]

2. This means, of course...

That Kerry-Edwards are leading by more than 10 points.

[Child_Of_Isis]

3. Dead heat my butt!

A sure sign that they are way ahead of the game. This is just getting too predictable. It's like everyone talks in code these days.

[Moderator]

4. Duplicate--please continue here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x883633