◼ Americans' trust in the GOP as best able to deal with the threat of terrorist attacks is now at its highest level since Gallup began asking the question after the deadly Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on U.S. soil. - T. BECKET ADAMS/Washington Examiner
Meanwhile, faith in Democrats on the issue has nearly collapsed. As a result, the disparity between the public's view of the two parties on combating terrorism has reached an all-time high in Gallup polling.