Looking ahead, there is still some room for movement in the last two weeks of the campaign. One in five likely voters are either undecided or say their minds could still change. Although voters believe the biggest differences between the two candidates center on their positions on the issues, voters also perceive each candidate's personal qualities somewhat differently. Perhaps because they connect with him less, voters are less likely to trust Gore or to perceive him as a man of integrity, and unfavorable views of him have risen as a result. An example of these differences comes on how voters perceive the candidates when they discuss the issues.
Most voters think both candidates are trying to explain their positions.
However, more voters think Bush is trying hard to explain where he stands, while Gore's approach is more likely to be seen as a demonstration of his knowledge. 68 percent of voters say that when Bush talks about issues, he is trying to explain his positions, and 20 percent think he is trying to show how much he knows. 52 percent think Gore explains his positions when he talks about issues, but 36 percent think he is trying to show how much he knows. Although Bush is seen as slightly more likable than his opponent, voters respond similarly to both candidates' personalities. 53 percent say they feel mostly comfortable with Bush personally, while 43 percent are uneasy about him.