The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders, representing large and small businesses in a variety of industries.
QUESTION: How would you describe your current position regarding the Presidential
race?
Strong supporter of President Bush, will vote for him in November: 58%
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Strong supporter of Sen. John Kerry, will vote for him in November: 33%
Leaning toward one candidate, but could change my mind by November: 9%
QUESTION: How much influence will the Democratic or Republican national
conventions ultimately have had in determining which candidate you will support
in November?
None whatsoever: 50%
A relatively small influence: 33%
A significant influence: 17%
QUESTION: Could the upcoming Presidential debates play a significant role
in determining which candidate you will support in November?
Yes: 25%
No: 75%
QUESTION: How much influence do the Vice Presidential candidates have in
determining which Presidential candidate you will support in November?
None whatsoever: 17%
A relatively small influence: 58%
A significant influence: 25%
QUESTION: Do you generally vote along party lines in a November election
or do you tend to vote for both parties, including independent candidates?
Generally vote along party lines: 33%
Generally split the ticket: 67%
