Dear Folks,

 

I am beginning to think that the media can make even a turnip (no offense to that great food) look like the world’s best leader and a competent one at that.  As far as Zarqawi’s death, there already is someone to replace him, and should we get that person, another one will take his place.  Those 48 percent that think we will win in Iraq best remember Viet Nam.

 

Poll sees a boost for Bush, Iraq war

 

By Bill Nichols, USA TODAY

 

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WASHINGTON — In the wake of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death, President Bush is seeing improvement in public confidence that the Iraq war is winnable, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows.

 

The new poll found that 48% believe the United States probably or definitely will win the war, up from 39% in April. It also found that 47% believe things are going well in Iraq, up from 38% in March.

 

The survey, taken Friday to Sunday and released Monday, also showed Bush's approval rating going up to 38% from 36% earlier this month and an all-time low of 31% in May. The poll news came as Bush and members of his Cabinet met at Camp David to discuss ways to help the recently formed government in Iraq.

 

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AOL by the Numbers:

 

Has your opinion of the president changed in the last year?

No, it's the same 45%

Yes, it's worsened 32%

Yes, it's improved 23%

Total Votes: 241,708

 

How would you rate Bush's overall job performance?

Poor 57%

Good 19%

Excellent 17%

Fair 7%

Total Votes: 243,713

 

How big of a boost did Bush get from his trip to Iraq?

Not at all 52%

Somewhat 26%

Very 22%

Total Votes: 176,738

 

How big of a boost did Bush get from this development? Karl Rove not being charged.

Not at all 66%

Somewhat 20%

Very 14%

Total Votes: 100,435

 

How big of a boost did Bush get from al-Zarqawi's death?

Not at all 46%

Very 28%

Somewhat 26%

Total Votes: 98,157

 

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Mary!

 

 

 

 

The only good computerized voting machine is a broken one.