Bush holds 7% lead in election race

George Bush has a seven-point lead over his Democratic challenger, John Kerry according to a US poll published today.

George Bush solidified his advantage among male voters last month and holds his highest ratings since January on job performance, the US economy and Iraq, according to a poll published today.

Bush has a seven-point lead over his Democratic challenger, Senator John Kerry - 52% to 45% among likely voters – in the Associated Press-Ipsos survey less than six weeks before the November 2 presidential election.