Earlier this week we flagged an article that explored how the global fight against HIV/AIDS has fared under President Bush’s terms in office. Now comes word that the American public considers the Bush Administration’s efforts on this issue its biggest success, with considerably more ground gained than lost over the last 8 years.
According to the Gallup poll, “Americans are more positive than negative about the fight against AIDS, with 38% saying the country has made progress over the last eight years and 19% saying it has lost ground.” More than any other issue polled, Americans believe President Bush has gained the most ground in fighting HIV/AIDS.
You can check out the full results here.
-Chris Scott
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