Orlando, Fla. ? Public opposition to the war in Iraq is at an all-time high — and support for President Bush’s handling of the broader war against terrorism is at an all-time low — after the deadliest month for U.S. troops and revelations about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American forces.

The Gallup Poll of 1,000 adults nationwide released Thursday revealed across-the-board problems for the president, with his approval slipping on concerns ranging from homeland security to foreign policy to the economy.

Those findings, combined with a sharply growing discontent for the way things are going in the country in general, are translating to an even tougher re-election contest in November.

The survey — conducted Sunday through Tuesday — showed 49 percent of likely voters favoring Democrat John Kerry, 48 percent for Bush.

It’s not only the war against terrorism that is troubling voters, Gallup found: Support for Bush’s handling of the economy slumped to an all-time low at a time when indicators suggest the nation’s economic health is improving.