raise the U.S. terrorism alert level, as no specific threats were made in the tape. According to Robert Parry, Ron Suskind noted that the CIA analysis of the video led them to the consensus view that the tape was designed strategically to help President Bush win reelection in 2004. Deputy CIA director John E. McLaughlin noted at one meeting, "Bin Laden certainly did a nice favor today for the President." Suskind quoted Jami Miscik, CIA deputy associate director for intelligence, as saying "Certainly, he would want Bush to keep doing what he's doing for a few more years." The same speculation has been made by Bahukutumbi Raman. Public response The 2004 tape boosted the popularity of George W. Bush. President Bush opened up a six-point lead over his opponent Senator John Kerry in the first opinion poll to include sampling taken after the videotape was broadcast. However, Kerry won the category of people who considered the tape "very important" 53% to 47% according to CNN's exit poll. See also Videos and audio recordings of Osama bin Laden 2007 Osama bin Laden video October surprise The One Percent Doctrine References Sources Complete Arabic text of 2004 Osama bin Laden videotape on al-Jazeera Complete English translation text of 2004 Osama bin Laden videotape on Al-Jazeera Michael, Maggie. Bin Laden, in statement to U.S. people, says he ordered Sept. 11 attacks. The Associated Press. October 29, 2004. Excerpts from the BBC. October 29, 2004. Al-Qaeda Videos of Osama bin Laden 2004 United States presidential election Aftermath of the September 11 attacks