Final The Economist Poll (from Oct. 29 - Nov. 1): Kerry 50%, Bush 48%

[Sean Reynolds]

I know you're all sick of polls, but here's The Economist's final poll:

ELECTION day has arrived and the outcome remains tantalisingly too close to call. A final poll carried out for The Economist by YouGov, an internet pollster, of 2,903 registered voters, shows John Kerry leading George Bush, 50% to 47%, but within the survey’s margin of error. Most other polls show the race closer, or give Mr Bush a slight lead. With the election so finely balanced, both sides are mobilising enormous efforts to tip the balance. Both candidates have embarked on a whirlwind tour of the key marginal states. At each stop, Mr Kerry urged voters to turn out and “hold George Bush accountable for the past four years”. Mr Bush, in turn, alluded to Mr Kerry's reputation as a flip-flopper, urging Americans to consider: “Who do you trust to make the tough decisions?”

http://www.economist.com/agenda/displayStory.cfm?story_id=3350137

[realcountrymusic]

1. from their mouths

to God's ears

rcm

[PROGRESSIVE1]

2. I hope that Kerry breaks the 50% mark!

[faithnotgreed]

3. the link says 50 kerry - 47 bush . thanks

[Democat]

4. "Mr Kerry's reputation as a flip flopper" - what the fuck?

How about to "his allegations that Kerry is a flip flopper" instead?

Just because the media repeats it and Bush shows it in ads doesn't mean it can be used as a fact.

When will they say "Bush's reputation as a liar"? Never, because the media doesn't want to offend Bush.