Kerry edges closer to Bush

DEMOCRATIC challenger John Kerry cut US President George W Bush’s lead to two points with just over two weeks to go, according to the latest poll.

Mr Bush led Mr Kerry by 46% to 44% in the latest Reuters/Zogby three-day tracking poll of the race for the White House. The president led the Massachusetts senator by 48% to 44% the previous day.

“The third debate is now registering among voters and Kerry had a good day,” pollster John Zogby said.