http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11379.xml?ReleaseID=406September 28, 2004 - Kerry Inches Ahead In See-Saw Pennsylvania Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Most Will Watch Debates, Say They Are Important
Democratic challenger John Kerry has moved ahead by a nose among Pennsylvania likely voters and now holds a 49 - 46 percent lead over President George W. Bush, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This tally includes undecided voters leaning toward a candidate.
President Bush had 49 percent to Sen. Kerry's 48 percent among Pennsylvania likely voters in a September 16 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN uh-pe-ack) University.
Most Pennsylvania voters, 60 percent, say they are "very likely" to watch the presidential debates, with 29 percent who say "somewhat likely."
The debates are "very important" in deciding how they will vote, 26 percent say, with 28 percent who say "somewhat important;" 21 percent who say "not too important" and 24 percent who say "not at all important."