2004 Election

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even

Strong Interest in Debates

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even

Strong Interest in Debates

Section 2: Perception of the Candidates

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even

Strong Interest in Debates

Section 3: Views of the Campaign

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even

Strong Interest in Debates

Section 1: Candidate Support

Foreign Policy Attitudes Now Driven by 9/11 and Iraq

Eroding Respect for America Seen as Major Problem

Part Five: Opinion About the Bush Administration’s Stewardship

Public Faults Bush on Economy – 55% Say Jobs are Scarce

Kerry Makes Gains on Issues, Bush Maintains Leadership Image Advantage

Bush Holds Modest Advantage Among Veterans

Democratic Party Image Improvement

Democrats More Confident, Kerry Faring Better in Battleground States

Voters More Engaged, But Campaign Gets Lukewarm Ratings

Choice of President Matters More in 2004

Swing Vote Smaller Than Usual, But Still Sizable

Compared to '92, '96, '00

Public Support for War Resilient

Bush's Standing Improves

Iraq Prison Scandal Hits Home, But Most Reject Troop Pullout

Why the Polls Don’t Add Up

by Andrew Kohut, Director
Special to the New York Times

Bush Support Steady in Wake of Clarke Criticisms

Kerry Issue Advantage Ebbs As Voter Opinion Fluctuates

Far More Voters Believe Election Outcome Matters

But Many Already Wary Of Negative Tone

Additional Findings and Analyses

Far More Voters Believe Election Outcome Matters

But Many Already Wary Of Negative Tone

Three-in-Ten Voters Open to Persuasion

Swing Voters Criticize Bush on Economy, Support Him on Iraq

Democratic Primary Campaign Impresses Voters

Bush Personal Image Tumbles

Democratic Primary Campaign Impresses Voters

Bush Personal Image Tumbles

Additional Findings

Democratic Candidates Face Southern Voters

Southern Democrats More Culturally Conservative, Not So Different Otherwise