[Glenn]

because that's all they've talked about leading up to the General election

That's not how it works. I've voted in 9 Presidential elections and what the undercard argues about doesn't make a tinker's dam.

Think about Buchanan, McCain and Bush in the prelim of 2000. It's the same game.

[Solson]

This is a different election. Terrorism is on the minds of every voter and it will be discussed. On the other hand, running on the deficit has never been a winner. Perot brought some light to it in 1992 but that's been it. It is a non-issue. Terrorism and the War in Iraq will be discussed and debated. No doubt about it.

[Solson]

It WILL be an issue.

CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. Jan. 2-5, 2004. N=800 likely voters nationwide. MoE ± 4.
				.
"Looking ahead to next year's [sic] presidential election -- that is, in November 2004 --what will be the most important issues that you will take into account when deciding whom to vote for?" Multiple responses
		%
	The economy	32
	War issues in Iraq	18
	Homeland security/Military defense	15
	International/Foreign affairs	9
	Health care/Health insurance	7
	Employment issues	5
	Honesty, integrity of candidate	4
	Domestic issues	4
	Senior care/Medicare/Prescription drugs	4
	Other	30
	No opinion	4

 

The Harris Poll. Dec. 10-16, 2003. N=993 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.
				.
"What do you think are the two most important issues for the government to address?"
		Top Responses
		12/03	10/03
		%	%
	The economy (non-specific)	28	30
	The war	17	18
	Health care (other than Medicare)	16	13
	Employment/Jobs	12	12
	Education	11	11
	Foreign policy (non-specific)	7	4
	Iraq/Saddam Hussein	7	10
	Homeland/Domestic security	6	3
	Medicare	6	3
	Military/Defense	6	2