Sabato's Crystal Ball

The Four North Stars of Presidential Politics

Bush solidifies position for 2004; Kerry solidifies frontrunner post for Dems

December 2nd, 2003

Larry J. Sabato, Director, U.Va. Center for Politics

The past few months have been eventful and significant in the race for the White House. For George W. Bush, every indicator of political success except Iraq has been looking up. Just glance at these widely acknowledged Four North Stars of Presidential Politics:

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