According to CNN, Kerry's debate showing is not translating to popularity ... the poll said 46 percent thought Kerry did a better job in the third debate than the President, Kerry appears to have lost ground.
The poll interviewed 1,013 adult Americans by telephone Thursday through Saturday, including 942 who identified themselves as registered voters and 788 who indicated they were likely to vote. Among the likely voters Bush had the lead -- 52 percent to 44 percent. That compared with a 49 percent to 46 percent edge for Bush in the previous poll.