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Archive for November 5th, 2004

Quick analysis of 2004 exit polls

Friday November 5, 2004 14:54

“Moral values” led the economy 22%-20% as the most important election issue. Bush won 80% (Kerry 18%) of “moral voters” while support from “economic voters” was an exact mirror (Kerry 80% - Bush 18%).
Terrorism ran third (19%) in voter’s minds; those who believed it was a top issue voted strongly for Bush.
Iraq placed fourth (15%), [...]