But a poll released this week showed Mr. Bush making little progress.

Now the polls are extremely close, with some showing Mr. Bush ahead again.

He said the campaign's own polls showed Mr. Bush with an eight to 10 percent lead nationwide.

Returns just after the election showed Mr. Bush with a narrow lead.

Recent polls here show Mr. Bush with a slight edge.

The second is to show Mr. Bush as an experienced leader with the right qualifications.

He said his polls showed Mr. Bush leading in the district.

Polls show Mr. Bush ahead, but his lead is not commanding.

The latest polls show Mr. Bush ahead in public opinion.

The latest polls show Mr. Bush with a modest lead.

But a poll released this week showed Mr. Bush making little progress.

Now the polls are extremely close, with some showing Mr. Bush ahead again.

He said the campaign's own polls showed Mr. Bush with an eight to 10 percent lead nationwide.

Returns just after the election showed Mr. Bush with a narrow lead.

Recent polls here show Mr. Bush with a slight edge.

The second is to show Mr. Bush as an experienced leader with the right qualifications.

He said his polls showed Mr. Bush leading in the district.

Polls show Mr. Bush ahead, but his lead is not commanding.

The latest polls show Mr. Bush ahead in public opinion.

The latest polls show Mr. Bush with a modest lead.