Des Moines Register
10-22-06
International cooperation favored
A recent national survey of likely voters showed that candidates who campaign
with promises of promoting better international cooperation among the United
States and other nations are viewed more favorably in campaign 2006, writes
Dianne Bystrom of Ames, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for
Women and Politics at Iowa State University.
A candidate's message emphasizing working with other countries to stop
terrorism was convincing to 82 percent of respondents. In comparison, 52
percent of voters found compelling a message that focused on the
administration's efforts to make us safe and secure since the 9/11 attacks.
Read Bystrom's observations in her political blog at
desmoinesregister.com/politics.