Just 41% of American voters now say that Iraq is likely to "become a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy." A Rasmussen Reports survey found that most voters (54%) say such a positive outcome is not very likely or not at all likely.
As for Senator Kerry, just 11% of voters believe he favors sending more troops to Iraq. Most voters (including a majority of Democrats), believe Kerry is opposed to sending more troops.
President Bush's Press Conference had a modestly positive impact on public perceptions in Iraq.
On the two nights following the Press Conference, 46% say the U.S. is safer today than it was before 9/11. Just 39% disagree.
Forty-eight percent (48%) of American voters believe that our nation's best days remain in the future.
