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

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.

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