The poll also found that the national political mood on domestic issues is returning to what it was before Sept. 11 -- a change that could help the Democratic Party in this fall's midterm elections.
President Bush's overall job approval stands at 72 percent, but ratings on how he has handled the economy, budget, education and other key areas have fallen to near pre-Sept. 11 levels, with skepticism of Bush growing among Democrats and independents.
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