pew poll Bush 49%-Kerry 44% Among Likely Voters

Kerry Wins Debate, But Little Change in Candidate Images

pew research

this from the pew research center "By two-to-one, voters who watched the first presidential debate believe that John Kerry prevailed. But the widely viewed Sept. 30 showdown did not result in a sea change in opinions of the candidates. As a consequence, George W. Bush continues to have a much stronger personal image than his Democratic challenger, while voters express more confidence in Kerry on key domestic issues like the economy and health care."