CBS News/MTV Monthly Poll, September 2004

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of the 2004 presidential campaign and the candidates, Republican incumbent George W. Bush and Democratic Senator John Kerry. Specific questions addressed the state of the national economy, the war in Iraq, terrorism/national security, the possibility of a military draft, and same-sex marriage. Respondents were also asked to assess the effectiveness of the political party conventions and specific political advertisements. This poll focused on respondents between the ages of 18 and 29, and many of the questions were directed accordingly. Participants were asked if they had voted in a presidential election before, what factors most influenced their electoral choices, how closely they were following the 2004 presidential election, and how important they believed voting to be. Background information on respondents includes voter registration status, political party affiliation, marital status, sex, religious affiliation, frequency of religious participation, education, age, ethnicity, and income.