ABC Poll: What they don't tell you in the spin so you have to pull out of the data they post:
Kerry is viewed less favorably now than on July 25 (47%-49%)
Bush has about the same favorability as in July (53%-54%)
Kerry gained 1 POINT between this poll and pre-debate (LV 45% -> 46%)
Bush lost NO points between this poll and last (LV 51%)
Bush lost NO points with his job approval rating (53%)
Bush has same enthusiasm among his supporters as he had on August 1 (57% - down from 65%). Now Kerry has a 50% enthusiasm among supporters (up from 42%) but DOWN from 59% on August 1.
Bush still trusted 52% to 41% to lead on Iraq - unchanged from pre-debate. Bush still trusted 54% to 38% - unchanged from pre-debate - to lead on terrorism. Iraq and terrorism now beat the economy as top issues voters are worried about. 52% to 40% say Kerry does NOT have a clear plan on Iraq OR terrorism.
Bush
- stronger leader - 58% to 37% unchanged from pre-debate
- more honest - 50% to 39% unchanged from pre-debate
- make country more secure - 52% to 40% unchanged
- better qualified as CiC - 52% to 43%
- women for Bush -> TIE
- men for Bush -> 12 point lead
- independents for Bush -> TIE
Bottomline: internals for Kerry are really bad. There has been some slip for Bush and some gain for Kerry but these are not winning internals for Kerry!