The Associated Press is reporting President Bush is having a “surge” of support in recent days:
After sliding to just 28 percent in June, within range of an all-time low, Bush’s job approval rating on handling Iraq rose slightly to 31 percent in July, according to AP-Ipsos polling. And a recent CBS/New York Times poll showed an increase in the percentage of Americans who think the U.S. did the right thing in going to war with Iraq, up to 42 percent from 35 percent in May.
While I don’t really believe polls all that much, the above example shows that the good news about Iraq is getting out there, slowly, but surely. Even something as small as this is encouraging to me, with some people finally giving the president the support he desperately needs in these trying times.
Since I went to the Young America’s Foundation conference and attended a White House briefing with Tony Snow, my respect for President Bush has dramatically changed for the better. I don’t agree with everything the president has done in his seven years as chief executive, but I respect him more because he stands on his principles, not on polls. Tonight I came across a recent interview with the president by Neil Cavuto of Fox News. I believe President Bush demonstrates his leadership and principle throughout the interview by standing up for what he believes is right in the face of massive partisan opposition:
As conservatives, we may not agree with everything the president does, but at least we know where he stands. Have you prayed for your president today?