Friday, October 01, 2004

Gallup internals show MSM misunderanalyzed Bush

Kerry Wins Debate

The internals of the poll:

2004 Sep 30
(sorted by advantage for Kerry)

Kerry

Bush

Advantage

%
%
pct. pts.

Expressed himself more clearly
60
32
+28

Had a good understanding of the issues
41
41
0

Agreed with you more on the issues you care about
46
49
-3

Was more believable
45
50
-5

Was more likable
41
48
-7

Demonstrated he is tough enough for the job
37
54
-17


Kerry failed to demonstrate that he is tough enough for the job, and was less believable and likable than the president. I think the polls may not show the Pro-Kery bump some are looking for. He didn't give Bush voters a reason to switch. I don't think there are many undecided voters left and Kerry may have come across as too suave for the red states.

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