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Posted By: GUEST
10-Jun-04 - 11:47 AM
Thread Name: BS: Kerry beats Bush in latest nat'l poll
Subject: BS: Kerry beats Bush in latest nat'l poll
Pretty decisively, it appears. Today's LA Times is saying there has been a significant shift among voters towards Kerry and away from Bush:

"More than one-third of those questioned in the nationwide poll said they didn't know enough about Kerry to decide whether he would be a better president than Bush. And when asked which candidate was more likely to flip-flop on issues, almost twice as many named Kerry than Bush.

Yet Kerry led Bush by 51% to 44% nationally in a two-way matchup, and by 48% to 42% in a three-way race, with independent Ralph Nader drawing 4%.

Lifting Kerry is a powerful tailwind of dissatisfaction with the nation's course and Bush's answers for challenges at home and abroad. Nearly three-fifths believe the nation is on the wrong track, the highest level a Times poll has recorded during Bush's presidency.

Also, 56% said America "needs to move in a new direction" because Bush's policies have not improved the country. Just 39% say America is better off because of his agenda.

Majorities disapprove of Bush's handling of the economy and Iraq, despite recent encouraging news on both fronts."

Complete story can be read (registration required) here:

"Voters Shift in Favor of Kerry"