A new Quinnipiac poll has a lot of Democrats breathing down Bush's neck:

Looking at possible 2004 presidential matchups, Bush leads Clark 47 -- 43 percent. Bush leads other Democratic contenders, but his margins have slipped since September 17:

* 48 - 43 percent over Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, compared to 52 -- 41;

* 49 -- 43 percent over Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, compared to 53 -- 38 percent;

* 49 -- 43 percent over Missouri Congressman Richard Gephardt, compared to 51 -- 39;

* 48 -- 42 percent over former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, compared to 53 -- 38;

* 50 -- 42 percent over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, compared to 52 -- 42.

Nice.