All of this intensifies existing concerns that the public has about this administration.

Uncharacteristically, the president's ratings have slipped most among his core constituents -- Republicans and conservatives.

It's a very complicated picture, with people having conflicting views. It's not simply thumbs-up or thumbs-down.

Over three October surveys, he's steadily increased the percentage of people who say he is likable, honest and able to get things done; the qualifications gap between him and Gore is also much diminished. There is nothing here that would lead me to say that there are signs of a nascent Gore movement; it is all pushing toward Bush.

Every indication in our poll is either unchanged or positive in Bush's direction.

I think an integral part of the public continuing to support Bill Clinton in this situation is that Hillary Clinton still supports Bill Clinton.