I didn't see any mention of this in the diaries, but if it was already posted: mea mucho culpa.
I'm trying to remain grounded (I'm a natural 60's bred cynic; my wife likes to call me "Squidward"), but it's difficult not to get a wee bit excited about this.
CNN/Time Poll conducted by Harris Interactive. Dec. 30, 2003-Jan. 1, 2004. N=604 likely voters nationwide. MoE ± 4.
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"Suppose the 2004 election for president were being held today and you had to choose between the Democrat, and George W. Bush, the Republican. For whom would you vote:"
Bush Dean Not Sure
% % %
51 46 3
Here's the link:
http://www.pollingreport.com/wh04gen.htm