DCorps Post-Debate Panel Survey Gives Kerry Solid Win

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http://www.emergingdemocraticmajorityweblog.com/donkeyrising/

· Kerry wins debate by 8 points (45 to 37 percent).

· Kerry moves up his vote margin over Bush by 2 points.

· Kerry makes significant gains in personal favorability.

· Kerry made his biggest gains on likeability, giving people confidence, and having clear plans.

· Kerry won especially strongly in the swing electorate -- independents, the undecided, and battleground state voters.

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more with commentary by Ruy Teixeira and a link to the extensive pre&post-debate Democracy Corps results:

http://www.democracycorps.com/reports/surveys/Democracy_Corps_October_8_2nd_Presidential_Debate_FQ.pdf