Two more recurring polls, one updated daily, the other consolidating other National polls (state polls are generally held as more accurate). Last link is to an article on interpreting polls. mjh
Rasmussen Reports Prez track 2004
Presidential Tracking Poll: Bush-Kerry
Updated Daily by Noon Eastern
Election 2004
Presidential Ballot
Bush 47.8%
Kerry 46.2%
Other 1.8%
Not Sure 4.2%
Friday September 10, 2004–The Rasmussen Reports Presidential Tracking Poll shows President George W. Bush with 48% of the vote and Senator John Kerry with 46%. The Tracking Poll is updated daily by noon Eastern.
This is the first report based entirely upon interviews conducted after both the Republican Convention and the holiday weekend. Looking back, the Friday after the Democratic National Convention, Senator Kerry was ahead by an identical 48-46 margin.
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