[lbo-talk] DCorps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win

ira glazer ira at yanua.com
Sat Oct 9 10:46:55 PDT 2004


*http://www.emergingdemocraticmajorityweblog.com/donkeyrising/archives/000767.php* ** *October 9, 2004* ** *DCorps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win* **** Democracy Corps, which has been conducting the most extensive post-debate surveys, using larger and more representative national samples than the other public polls, finds John Kerry a solid winner <http://www.democracycorps.com/reports/surveys/Democracy_Corps_October_8_2nd_Presidential_Debate_Release.pdf>in last night's debate. Here are their key findings:

· Kerry wins debate by 8 points (45 to 37 percent).

· Kerry moves up his vote margin over Bush by 2 points.

· Kerry makes significant gains in personal favorability.

· Kerry made his biggest gains on likeability, giving people confidence, and having clear plans.

· Kerry won especially strongly in the swing electorate -- independents, the undecided, and battleground state voters.

You can find the full results from the survey here <http://www.democracycorps.com/reports/surveys/Democracy_Corps_October_8_2nd_Presidential_Debate_FQ.pdf>.

Posted by Ruy Teixeira at 10:36 AM



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