Use of a simple present tense

I want to know how to define the use of Simple Present "show" in the following quote:

"Recent polls show Bush's standing with the public has weakened as Americans....."

It cannot be a habit or regular action. Then what is it?

It is used to show a current certainty- the poll is finished and doesn't change. ;-)

Many thanks!

'Are showing' would suggest that the results are less stable and likely to change. ;-)

Agree! Thanks again.

You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW? ;-)

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Originally Posted by tdol

You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW? ;-)

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He doesn't answer you.

Seemingly not. ;-)

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Originally Posted by tdol

Seemingly not. ;-)

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I believe it's something along the lines of englishtense.com


Cas :D