Reply #4: b*sh's numbers are skewed by his support among Republicans

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He is faring far worse with Democrats and Independents. This poll shows that B*sh is vulnerable among swing voters. The Democrats have barely gotten their campaigns started and b*sh is already within striking distance. Once again, good news is buried under a misleading headline.


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Independents give Bush positive ratings on his overall handling of the presidency and also on Iraq, but net negative ratings on the economy, taxes and the budget.

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Asked whether they would vote for Bush or a Democratic nominee if the election were held today, 48 percent said Bush, 40 percent said the Democrat. On that question, eight in 10 Democrats said they would support their party's nominee, and nine in 10 Republicans said Bush. Independents split 43 percent to 39 percent in Bush's favor.