Kerry ahead in most of the 20 swing states where the election will ultimately be decided, according to a poll published yesterday.
The survey, by Zogby International, suggested that the president would go into next week's Republican convention in New York facing a serious challenge.
Mr Kerry is leading in 13 of the 20 battleground states, where both campaigns have focused almost all their efforts. That lead translates into a disproportionate advantage in the electoral college, which will formally choose the next president.
Mr Kerry's advantage is very large.
The survey, by Zogby International, suggested that the president would go into next week's Republican convention in New York facing a serious challenge.
Mr Kerry is leading in 13 of the 20 battleground states, where both campaigns have focused almost all their efforts. That lead translates into a disproportionate advantage in the electoral college, which will formally choose the next president.
Mr Kerry's advantage is very large.