Asians want Kerry

By Prof. M. Zahidul Haque, Chairman, Dept. of Language, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-12
21 September 2004, 18:00 PM
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Election campaigns of the two presidential candidates, John Kerry and George W. Bush, are gradually ascending to a climax. Both the aspirants are holding meetings that are being attended by their wives and supporters.

Meanwhile, it is evident from a recent survey conducted by a global research firm GLOESCAN Inc. and the University of Maryland that majority of the Asians prefer Kerry to Bush. Interestingly, in Japan which is regarded as America's best friend in Asia, Kerry was favoured by 43 percent of those polled compared to 23 per cent supporting Bush. In China and Indonesia, the result of the poll was even more encouraging for Kerry because Kerry scored 52% and 57% while Bush secured 12% and 34% votes respectively.

The poll result further reveals that even in the countries that have contributed troops to Iraq, Kerry has more support. So, the Americans need a change in their leadership for the welfare of America itself and the world as a whole.

Let the Americans elect a President of their choice who can restore the past glory of the United States and contribute positively in promoting world peace.