Electoral votes seem to be tied, polls show

[DaveSZ]

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/politics/2557103

May 7, 2004, 10:28PM

Electoral votes seem to be tied, polls show
Both Bush, Kerry have been unable to open up race
Associated Press


WASHINGTON -- President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry are virtually tied in their race for state electoral votes as a crush of political problems has prevented either candidate from breaking open the contest.

Six months before Election Day, Bush controls or has an edge in 24 states that account for 205 electoral votes, 65 shy of the 270 needed to win the wide-open race. The Democratic challenger has the advantage in 14 states plus the District of Columbia for 205 electoral votes.

In the dozen remaining states (138 electoral votes), the contest is either tied or there's no adequate polling, according to an Associated Press review of public and private surveys as well as interviews with analysts in key states.

"The country is so polarized. The president has done nothing to sway Democrats and moderates to his point of view," said independent pollster Ed Sarpolus of Michigan. "Kerry has to be pleased that it's still close."

[lancdem]

1. Sarpolus is right

Kerry has to be happy the race is close. Rove's plan was to use Chimpy's huge war chest to blow Kerry out of the water during the 90-day period from March-May, and that has not even come close to happening. Challengers running even with incumbents this near to the election win.

[DFLforever]

2. This is one of the best articles I've seen on the election

Thanks for the link.

[DaveSZ]

3. No prob

:D