Dems National Security Problem
The Democrats keep attacking Bush as weak in the war on terror but the public disagrees--strongly.
Deborah Orin writes:
"The problem is clear in the latest CBS/New York Times poll, where 86 percent agree Bush has made progress against terrorism and when asked which party they'd trust on terrorism, 58 percent say Republicans and 18 Democrats."
The Dems spent last weekend making their attacks and 86% of those polled disagree with them. Even worse for the Dems is their own number 18%. That number means that over half the Democrats do not think their parties positions on national security are strong.
The Democrats classic mistake is trying to differientate themselves from Bush on the war on terror rather than hugging him. They have put themselves in the position of benefitting only if the American people are hurt by terrorism.
The Democrats keep attacking Bush as weak in the war on terror but the public disagrees--strongly.
Deborah Orin writes:
"The problem is clear in the latest CBS/New York Times poll, where 86 percent agree Bush has made progress against terrorism and when asked which party they'd trust on terrorism, 58 percent say Republicans and 18 Democrats."
The Dems spent last weekend making their attacks and 86% of those polled disagree with them. Even worse for the Dems is their own number 18%. That number means that over half the Democrats do not think their parties positions on national security are strong.
The Democrats classic mistake is trying to differientate themselves from Bush on the war on terror rather than hugging him. They have put themselves in the position of benefitting only if the American people are hurt by terrorism.
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