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Bush-Kerry Favorables
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As the Republican Convention is being held in New York, President Bush is viewed favorably by 54% of American voters and unfavorably by another 45%.

For Senator Kerry, the numbers are 50% favorable and 47% unfavorable.

These figures will be updated weekly from now through Election Day on RasmussenReports.com. Premium Members receive daily updates and supplemental information.

In the 16-Battleground states, both Bush and Kerry are viewed favorably by 52% of voters.

A survey of 1,000 adults conducted September 1 found that 64% of Likely Voters have a favorable opinion of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani while 20% have an unfavorable view.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is viewed favorably by 55% and unfavorably by 31%.

For Senator John McCain, the numbers are 54% favorable and 22% unfavorable.

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The Republican National Convention has focused heavily on America's role in the world. An earlier Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 21% view the United Nations as our ally while 16% believe the UN is an enemy of the U.S. Assessments of France are even bleaker.

Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information.

The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere.

Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.

Survey of 2,000 Likely Voters
August 30-September 1, 2004

Bush

Favorable

54%

Unfavorable

45%

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Kerry

Favorable

50%

Unfavorable

47%

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