1.  a) Define gaffe. 
b) What gaffe of Sen. Kerry's is the reason that some independent voters say they now have serious doubts about voting for a Democratic candidate?

2.  What percent of independent voters said they had serious doubts about voting for a Democratic candidate because of Sen. Kerry's comments?

3.  For most of this year, what had polls shown about independent voters' support for Democrat or Republican candidates?

4.  How have the percentages changed with independent voter support for Republicans and Democrats?

5.  a) What percent of all voters polled thought Sen. Kerry's remarks were a serious consideration in which party they would support?
b) What percent of Democrats polled said Sen. Kerry's remarks could affect their votes as well?

6.  What do you think will be the outcome of the election: Republicans will retain the majority of the House and Senate, Democrats will gain control of the House and the Senate, etc.?