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Illinois: Kerry 48% Bush 43%
Monday, May 17, 2004
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In Illinois, the latest Rasmussen Reports poll finds Senator John F. Kerry with 48% of the vote to 43% for President George W. Bush. An earlier survey, conducted immediately after Kerry wrapped up the nomination on Super Tuesday, found the Democrat leading 52% to 39%. The survey was conducted for the Daily Southtown. If Ralph Nader is added to the mix, Kerry maintains a five point lead, 46% to 41% Forty-nine percent (49%) of Illinois voters Approve of the way President Bush is performing his job while 51% disapprove. Forty-nine percent (49%) also have a favorable opinion of Bush while 50% hold an unfavorable view. For Kerry, those numbers are 50% favorable and 45% unfavorable. Forty-four percent (44%) believe the Iraqi prisoner abuse reflects isolated events, while 36% believe such incidents are fairly widespread. Also, 58% of Illinois voters believe that Defense Secretary Rumsfeld should not resign. These numbers are similar to the national figures on the topic. 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 500 Likely Voters May 12, 2004
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