The Providence Business Newws Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large businesses in a
variety of industries.
QUESTION: Which will have a greater influence on the outcome of the Presidential
election?
The War with Iraq: 45%
Domestic and economic policies: 55%
QUESTION: If President Bush were to lose to Sen. Kerry, which would have
had a greater impact on the outcome?
His performance in the series of debates: 9%
The ongoing War with Iraq: 73%
A perception that he’s not as knowledgeable as he should be on a wide range of issues: 18%
QUESTION: If Sen. Kerry were to lose to President Bush, which would have
had a greater impact on the outcome?
The perception that he ‘flip-flops’ on issues: 45%
A lack of specifics attached to his proposals: 55%
