Kerry’s main challengers are Edwards and Clark
In South Carolina, where Kerry faces his toughest battle with rival Edwards, jobs and the economy were the top issues. Three-fourths said foreign trade has decreased jobs in the area, according to the CBS poll. Four-fifths of South Carolina voters said it did not matter if a candidate was from the South, and three-fourths said it didn’t matter if a candidate served in the military. When all voters in that Republican-leaning state were asked whether they would support President Bush or the Democratic candidate, they were evenly divided.
More than a fifth of voters in Arizona, Missouri and South Carolina say they remain undecided, suggesting a volatility that could still affect the races.
