Global test:

There has been much discussion about how Republicans are mischaracterizing Kerry's foreign policy stance. They focus on when he mentioned a "global test" and then claim it would make the United States subservient to other nations. That's incorrect, but it may not be all bad.

By mentioning it they are at least admitting that Kerry is addressing foreign policy issues and they are paying attention to what he is saying. Also, whatever the policy is - even with a "global test" - it's not what Bush is doing.

Consider a voter with very little information. All he or she knows is that it's bad in Iraq and that Kerry has a foreign policy plan that is different from the one currently being pursued. Therefore, the voter might pull the lever for Kerry.

posted by Quiddity at 10/07/2004 11:06:00 AM