Whether because of ideology or simply methodology, two polls have consistently given Bush his best poll numbers: ABC News/Washington Post and Fox. We've already seen ABC News/WP's numbers showing Bush at 50/47, approve/disapprove. Now Fox weighs in with
its latest poll. 2/18-19. MoE 3%. (2/4-5 results)
"Do you approve or disapprove of the job George W. Bush is doing as president?"
Approve 48 (53)
Disapprove 41 (41)
Since early January, Bush's approval among men is down 13 points, eight points among women, 14 points among Democrats and down 13 points among independents. Approval among Republicans holds steady at 86 percent.
In addition, many Americans are placing significant weight on the outcome of this year's race -- almost two-thirds think this presidential election will make more of a difference to the country's future than most [...]
If Green Party candidate Ralph Nader were to enter the race he would take four percent of the vote, with Bush and Kerry still almost evenly matched (43 percent-42 percent respectively). Nader's advisors told Fox News Friday that he would enter the race as an independent candidate.
Without Nader in the race, the poll puts Kerry and Bush in a dead heat, 45-45.