Bush-Kerry Issues
Rasmussen Reports asked voters who they trusted more on a series of ten issues. The electorate is so polarized that neither candidate is preferred by 50% of voters on any issue.
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September 14, 2004
September 14, 2004
Wisconsin: Bush 49% Kerry 47%
In Wisconsin, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows President Bush with 49% of the vote and Senator Kerry with 47%.
September 13, 2004
63% Say Taxes Will Stay the Same if Bush Wins
Most Americans (63%) believe their own taxes will remain pretty much the same if George W. Bush is re-elected this November. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 24% believe their taxes will go up with a Bush victory while 13% expect their taxes would decline.
September 13, 2004
Pennsylvania: Bush 49% Kerry 48%
In Pennsylvania, President George W. Bush now earns 49% of the vote while Senator John Kerry attracts 48%.
September 13, 2004
63% Say Taxes Will Stay the Same if Bush Wins
Most Americans (63%) believe their own taxes will remain pretty much the same if George W. Bush is re-elected this November.
September 12, 2004
54% Say US Elections Fair to Voters
Fifty-four percent (54%) of Likely Voters say that American elections are generally fair to voters. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 32% say they are not fair.
September 12, 2004
In SD Congressional Race, Herseth Leads 50% to 47%
Democrat Stephanie Herseth holds a very narrow lead in her bid for a full term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found Herseth leading challenger Larry Diedrich 50% to 47%.
September 12, 2004
26% Say Election Will Be Too Close to Call
Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters are expecting a repeat of Election 2000 this year--an election that is too close to call.
September 6, 2004
Differences Between Polls
We have been flooded with e-mails asking (in varying tones of politeness) why our poll results seem different from those released by Time and Newsweek.
September 5, 2004
Bush Up Five Points in Three Weeks
President Bush gained more than five percentage points over John Kerry during the past three weeks. About half the gains were made before the Republican National Convention and half during Convention week.
September 5, 2004
Bush Fans Love Zell Miller, Kerry Fans Hate Him
Democratic Senator Zell Miller gave a Keynote Address at the Republican National Convention that many reporters instantly branded as bad news for the Republican Party and George W. Bush. However, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that voter perceptions of Miller are sharply divided along partisan lines.
September 4, 2004
66% Say Bush Conservative, 46% Say Kerry Liberal
Sixty-six percent (66%) of America's Likely Voters believe that, in political terms, George W. Bush is a conservative.
September 4, 2004
52% Believe Bush Will Win in November
Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans now believe that President Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney will be re-elected this November. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 38% expect the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards to emerge victorious.
September 2, 2004
Laura Bush-Theresa Heinz Kerry Favorables
First Lady Laura Bush earned higher favorability ratings than any other speaker at the Republican National Convention. The President's wife is viewed favorably by 67% of American voters and unfavorably by just 20%.
September 2, 2004
Bush-Kerry Favorables
As the Republican Convention is being held in New York, President Bush is viewed favorably by 54% of American voters and unfavorably by another 45%.
August 29, 2004
Maryland: Kerry 54% Bush 41%
In Maryland, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 54% of the vote and President Bush with 41%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Maryland 57% to 40%.
August 29, 2004
Michigan: Kerry 50% Bush 45%
In Michigan, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 50% of the vote and President Bush with 45%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Michigan by a 51% to 46% margin.
A month ago, Kerry was ahead by a similar 50% to 44% margin. Two months ago, Kerry had a two-point lead in Michigan, 46% to 44%. Three months ago, it was Kerry 47% Bush 41% in our Michigan poll.
August 29, 2004
Texas: Bush 57% Kerry 38%
In Texas, Bush now leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry 57% to 38%. In our last survey, he was ahead 55% to 37%. Four years ago, Bush won his home state 59% to 38%.
August 29, 2004
South Carolina: Bush 52% Kerry 43%
In South Carolina, President Bush's lead is half what it was in our last survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports numbers show President Bush with 52% of the vote and Senator Kerry with 43%.
August 29, 2004
Pennsylvania: Kerry 49% Bush 45%
In Pennsylvania, Senator John Kerry leads President George Bush 49% to 45% in the latest Rasmussen Reports survey.
