Word: publicize
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Still, the very volatility of the public mood shows that Carter's lead over Kennedy is far from insurmountable. Despite the unity over Iran, the national mood remains bleak, although somewhat improved since summer. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said the state of the nation was "very bad," and 34% rated it "poor." Only 24% said the nation was in "good" shape...
...public support for Carter has also had a strong effect on his chances when he is compared with the leading Republican candidates. In a TIME/Yankelovich survey in August, former California Governor Ronald Reagan led President Carter by four percentage points. But now Carter has pulled into a comfortable 14-point lead over Reagan. Carter would also now swamp John Connally, 53 to 23, compared with a mere four-point advantage for Carter in August. Carter leads Howard Baker by 30 points; in August the President and the Senate minority leader were running in a dead heat...
Byrne's biggest problem has been the transit strike. By taking a tough stand, she initially had public opinion on her side. The 11,000 transit workers are among the highest paid in the nation; experienced bus drivers make $10.58 an hour. Only a week before the walkout, a settlement seemed in sight. The two Amalgamated Transit Union locals agreed to two cost of living increases a year with a 14% annual ceiling. But then talks abruptly broke...
Again, Byrne's pugnacious style seemed to make the problem worse. She got into a public fight with Illinois Governor James Thompson over whether the state or the city had the ultimate responsibility of financing the schools. Says Jerome Van Gorkom, who was appointed by Byrne to head an oversight committee for the schools: "The situation is not serious; it is desperate...
...revolution." It was clear warning that Ghotbzadeh may face the same fate as his predecessor, Abolhassan Banisadr, who was fired as Foreign Minister after 18 days of service because he seemed too conciliatory about the hostages. For the rest of the week, the normally loquacious Ghotbzadeh made no more public statements. Said a longtime associate: "It is the first time that Ghotbzadeh has not fought back when attacked." Added a Western diplomat in Tehran: "By all appearances, we are back to Square...