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Iowa: Election 2000 (President)

 

Election Matchup

 

George Bush (R) vs. Al Gore (D) vs. Ralph Nader (G) vs. Pat Buchanan (Ref.)

Poll Date
Bush
Gore
Nader
Buchanan
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 October 30 –
November 3, 2000
42%
44%
3%
1%
10%
805 LV ± 3.5
KCCI-TV /
Research 20001
October 31 –
November 1, 2000
43%
44%
4%
1%
 8%
603 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV /
Research 20001
September
25-27, 2000
39%
47%
3%
1%
10%
601 LV ± 4.0

1 "If the election for President were held today, would you vote for the Democratic ticket of Al Gore and Joseph Lieberman, the Republican ticket of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the Reform Party ticket of Pat Buchanan and Ezola Foster, or the Green Party ticket of Ralph Nader and Winona LaDuke?"

2 The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

George Bush (R) vs. Al Gore (D) vs. Ralph Nader (G)

Poll Date
Bush
Gore
Nader
Other
No opinion
Sample MoE
American Research Group September 10-13, 2000
38%
45%
3%
1%
13%
600 LV ± 4.0

 

George Bush (R) vs. Al Gore (D) vs. Pat Buchanan (Ref.)

Poll Date
Bush
Gore
Buchanan
No opinion
Sample MoE
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
41%
35%
10%
14%
644 LV ± 4.0

 

George Bush (R) vs. Al Gore (D)

Poll Date
Bush
Gore
Other
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll1 August 23-30, 2000
45%
37%
4%
14%
532 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV / Research 2000 January 8-11, 2000
51%
43%
6%
628 LV ±
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
51%
36%
6%
8%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
48%
35%
17%
644 LV ± 4.0

1 The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

George Bush (R) vs. Bill Bradley (D)

Poll Date
Bush
Gore
Other
No opinion
Sample MoE
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
54%
30%
5%
11%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
44%
35%
21%
644 LV ± 4.0

 

George Bush (R) vs. Bill Bradley (D) vs. Pat Buchanan (Ref.)

Poll Date
Bush
Bradley
Buchanan
No opinion
Sample MoE
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
40%
34%
7%
19%
644 LV ± 4.0

 

Democratic Caucus

 

Democratic Caucus Matchup

Candidate
June 13-24,
1999
September 20-22,
1999
November 4-11,
1999
January 2-6,
2000
January 16-21,
2000
Al Gore
64%
45%
54%
54%
56%
Bill Bradley
24%
33%
32%
33%
28%
No opinion
12%
22%
14%
13%
16%
Poll
Iowa Poll1
Mason-Dixon2
Iowa Poll1
Iowa Poll1
Iowa Poll1
Sample
397 LV
347 LV
500 LV
500 LV
600 LV
MoE
± 4.9
± 5.4
± 4.4
± 4.4
± 4.0

1 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

2 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters.

 

Democratic Caucus Matchup

Candidate1
November 29 – December 2, 1997
March 26-30, 1998
Al Gore
51%
57%
Richard Gephardt
14%
16%
Bob Kerrey
10%
 6%
Bill Bradley
 8%
 6%
Jesse Jackson
 3%
 4%
Paul Wellstone
 2%
 2%
Howard Dean
 0%
---
John Kerry
---
 2%
No opinion
13%
 7%
Poll
Iowa Poll
Iowa Poll
Sample
400 LV
400 LV
MoE
± 4.9
± 4.9

1 "If the presidential caucuses were held today, for whom would you vote?" Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

 

Republican Caucus

 

Republican Caucus Matchup

Candidate
June 13-24,
1999
September 20-22,
1999
November 4-11,
1999
January 2-6,
2000
January 16-21,
2000
George W. Bush
43%
41%
49%
45%
43%
Steve Forbes
10%
22%
20%
18%
20%
John McCain
---
 1%
 8%
 8%
 8%
Alan Keyes
---
 5%
 5%
 9%
 8%
Gary Bauer
---
 7%
 7%
 7%
 6%
Orrin Hatch
---
 0%
 1%
 2%
 1%
Elizabeth Dole
13%
11%
---
---
---
Dan Quayle
---
 4%
---
---
---
No opinion
34%
 9%
10%
11%
14%
Poll
Iowa Poll1
Mason-Dixon2
Iowa Poll1
Iowa Poll1
Iowa Poll1
Sample
397 LV
347 LV
500 LV
500 LV
600 LV
MoE
± 4.9
± 5.4
± 4.4
± 4.4
± 4.0

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters.

 

Republican Caucus Matchup

Candidate1
November 29 – December 2, 1997
March 26-30, 1998
George W. Bush
15%
18%
Jack Kemp
15%
12%
Lamar Alexander
13%
11%
Dan Quayle
12%
20%
Steve Forbes
10%
13%
John Kasich
 5%
 2%
Pete Wilson
 3%
 0%
Tommy Thompson
 2%
 3%
John Ashcroft
 1%
 0%
Newt Gingrich
---
 4%
Rudolph Giuliani
---
 1%
Bob Smith
 0%
 0%
No opinion
24%
15%
Poll
Iowa Poll
Iowa Poll
Sample
400 LV
400 LV
MoE
± 4.9
± 4.9

1 "If the presidential caucuses were held today, for whom would you vote?" Poll of likely Republican caucus voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

 

Candidate Favorability Ratings

 

George W. Bush Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
Neutral
No opinion
Sample MoE
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 October 31 – November 1, 2000
42%
39%
19%
0%
603 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 September 25-27, 2000
38%
40%
22%
0%
601 LV ± 4.0

1 "Do you have a favorable, unfavorable, or neutral opinion of George W. Bush?"

 

George W. Bush Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll3 January 16-21, 2000
85%
12%
 3%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
56%
30%
14%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
43%
18%
39%
644 LV ± 4.0
Mason-Dixon2 September 20-22, 1999
63%
 7%
30%
347 LV ± 5.4
Iowa Poll1 November 28 – December 2, 1997
43%
36%
21%
800 LV ± 3.5

1 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so. ... Texas Governor George W. Bush, son of the former president." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

3 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Al Gore Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll3 January 16-21, 2000
87%
10%
 3%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
41%
48%
11%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
34%
35%
31%
644 LV ± 4.0
Mason-Dixon2 September 20-22, 1999
56%
21%
23%
347 LV ± 5.4
Iowa Poll1 November 28 – December 2, 1997
49%
46%
 5%
800 LV ± 3.5

1 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so. ... Vice-President Al Gore." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

2 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters only.

3 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Al Gore Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
Neutral
No opinion
Sample MoE
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 October 31 – November 1, 2000
47%
34%
19%
0%
603 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 September 25-27, 2000
51%
31%
18%
0%
601 LV ± 4.0

1 "Do you have a favorable, unfavorable, or neutral opinion of Al Gore?"

 

Ralph Nader Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
Neutral
No opinion
Sample MoE
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 October 31 – November 1, 2000
38%
29%
26%
 7%
603 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 September 25-27, 2000
43%
22%
21%
14%
601 LV ± 4.0

1 "Do you have a favorable, unfavorable, or neutral opinion of Ralph Nader?"

 

Pat Buchanan Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
Neutral
No opinion
Sample MoE
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 October 31 – November 1, 2000
 9%
62%
29%
0%
603 LV ± 4.0
KCCI-TV / Research 20001 September 25-27, 2000
10%
58%
32%
0%
601 LV ± 4.0

1 "Do you have a favorable, unfavorable, or neutral opinion of Pat Buchanan?"

 

Pat Buchanan Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
18%
51%
31%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
15%
48%
37%
644 LV ± 4.0

 

Bill Bradley Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
77%
13%
10%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
32%
16%
52%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon September 20-22, 1999
33%
 7%
60%
644 LV ± 4.0
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
42%
 3%
55%
347 LV ± 5.4
Iowa Poll3 November 28 – December 2, 1997
34%
13%
53%
800 LV ± 3.5

1 Poll of likely Democratic voters only.

2 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

3 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so. ... Former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

John McCain Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
43%
34%
22%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
20%
11%
69%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
29%
22%
49%
347 LV ± 5.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Steve Forbes Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
74%
22%
 4%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
30%
28%
42%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
51%
17%
32%
347 LV ± 5.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Gary Bauer Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
52%
29%
19%
600 LV ± 4.0
WPR / St. Norbert College October 11-24, 1999
 6%
12%
82%
403 ± 4.8
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
27%
19%
54%
347 LV ± 5.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Alan Keyes Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
55%
22%
23%
600 LV ± 4.0
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
36%
10%
54%
347 LV ± 5.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Orrin Hatch Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll2 January 16-21, 2000
41%
32%
27%
600 LV ± 4.0
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
20%
12%
68%
347 LV ± 5.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Elizabeth Dole Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
58%
16%
26%
347 LV ± 5.4
Iowa Poll2 November 28 – December 2, 1997
56%
34%
10%
800 LV ± 3.5

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so. ... Former Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Dole." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Dan Quayle Favorability Rating

Poll Date
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Sample MoE
Mason-Dixon1 September 20-22, 1999
34%
27%
39%
347 LV ± 5.4
Iowa Poll2 November 28 – December 2, 1997
37%
58%
 5%
800 LV ± 3.5

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters only.

2 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so. ... Former Vice-President Dan Quayle." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Other Potential Republican Candidate Favorability Ratings

Candidate1
November 28 – December 2, 1997
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Former Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander
44%
29%
27%
Missouri Senator John Ashcroft
 9%
10%
81%
Ohio Congressman John Kasich
11%
 9%
80%
Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp
56%
29%
15%
New Hampshire Senator Bob Smith
 3%
 6%
91%
Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson
27%
15%
58%
California Governor Pete Wilson
21%
33%
46%
Poll
Iowa Poll
Sample
800 LV
MoE
± 3.5

1 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Other Potential Democratic Candidate Favorability Ratings

Candidate1
November 28 – December 2, 1997
Favorable
Unfavorable
No opinion
Vermont Governor Howard Dean
 3%
 6%
91%
House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt
53%
31%
16%
Revered Jesse Jackson
29%
63%
 8%
Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey
51%
19%
30%
Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone
12%
16%
72%
Poll
Iowa Poll
Sample
800 LV
MoE
± 3.5

1 "Now I want to ask you about people who have expressed an interest in running for president in the year 2000. For each name I mention, please tell me if your feelings toward the person are very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat favorable, or very unfavorable. If you don't know the person, just say so." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

 

Candidate Debates

 

Watched At Least Some of the Democratic Caucus Debates

Poll Date
Yes
No
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll1 January 2-6, 2000
65%
35%
0%
500 LV ± 4.4

1 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters.

 

Watched At Least Some of the Republican Caucus Debates

Poll Date
Yes
No
No opinion
Sample MoE
Iowa Poll1 January 2-6, 2000
66%
33%
1%
500 LV ± 4.4

1 Poll of likely Republican caucus voters.