Quinnipiac poll has Kerry +8 over Bush, +30 over all other Dems

[Jersey Devil]

February 2, 2004 -- Kerry tops all Dems and leads Bush by 8 points, Nationwide poll by Quinnipiac University finds; President’s approval below 50 percent for first time

In a nationwide survey, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry now leads President George W. Bush 51 – 43 percent according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Looking at the Democratic primary, the Kerry juggernaut has rolled up 42 percent, 30 points higher than any other Presidential primary contender.

American voters give President Bush a 48 – 45 percent approval, the first time he has dropped below 50 percent. While Kerry is the only Democrat ahead of Bush, all Democratic contenders have gained ground on the President.

More - http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x9998.xml

PS - I wasn't quite sure which forum to put this post in and hope it's not a dupe.

[MAlibdem]

1. To be fair...

It is Quinnipiac, but encouraging results nonetheless.

[Jersey Devil]

3. Been following Quninnipiac for a while and

they are usually pretty accurate, especially in the NY-NJ-Conn area. They've called just about every major election correctly in those states over the past several years.

[KCDem]

2. Senator Kerry, please stay away from small airplanes!

n/t

[Jersey Devil]

4. mods - sorry, this is a dupe - nt

k

[lancdem]

5. The major news isn't just Kerry

but that Bush is now in the high 40s. This is second straight poll with him under 50 percent, and the fourth in about two weeks.

[cjbuchanan]

6. Another interesting part of this poll

In possible 2004 presidential matchups, Kerry beats Bush 51 – 43 percent, compared to a 49 – 45 percent Bush lead January 26.  Bush beats all other Democrats:

49 - 44 percent over Dean, down from 54 – 38 percent January 26;
47 – 45 percent over Edwards, down from 50 – 42 percent;
48 – 45 percent over Clark, down from 51 – 41 percent;
49 – 44 percent over Lieberman, down from 53 – 39 percent.

All Democrats improved against Bush. I think that is also important because I think that shows that more people are willing to get rid of Bush no matter who we put against him. That is a very good thing.

Good news for Kerry, but national polls mean very little at this point (I said the same thing when Clark and Dean were on top as well).

[lancdem]

8. I agree

[0rganism]

7. 0rganism does a happy dance

Oooh yeaaaah

[HawkerHurricane]

9. Predictable responses to this poll...

Kerry Supporter: yeah, we're ahead!
Non-Kerry Supporter: It's a false result!
Bush Supporter: Lying liberal college!

[Raya]

10. Go Dems

[mitchum]

11. Absolutely Beautiful Data