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At the Tip of the Spear: Explaining Bush's Poll Numbers

Mon Aug 22, 2005 at 05:13:45 PM PDT

Recent polls show Bush's approval ratings sinking as disapproval over his handling of the Iraq war and the economy spreads. The protests headed by Sheehan in Crawford, the Downing Street Memo, and an increasing body count certainly haven't helped, but the turning tide of public opinion may hinge on a less obvious explanation; confusion about what exactly Bush meant when he promised he would bring democracy to Iraq.

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