The State Department is about to announce in a corrected report that terrorist attacks went up sharply in 2003. That's just one indication that the President has not done what's necessary to reduce acts of terrorism around the world and at home. The new ABC/WP poll indicates that more people are coming to that same conclusion.

Six months into 2004, it doesn't appear that this year's data will look much better. In fact, terrorism is likely to increase after the June 30 "handover of power" in Iraq. This administration led the country into an ideological war in Iraq the neoconservatives mapped out years ago. Unfortunately, their incompetence has cost our nation many lives, and credibility around the world.

For us to have a more sane foreign policy, and improved international relations, we need to elect John Kerry in November.