America's Role in the World - Results of a New Poll

SUMMARY

A message memo based on a new Third Way poll on national security/foreign policy.

A new poll taken as we approach the fourth anniversary of the Iraq War reveals that Americans are anxious about the nation’s role in the world. We make three main findings about the public mood:

1. Realism trumps idealism.
2. There is less public confidence about America and its power.
3. Both political parties have severe weaknesses.

The actual poll results are attached as an appendix to this memo.

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