U.S. poll numbers sink on Iraq

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

A CBS opinion poll has reported that 55% of Americans disapprove of the United States' position in the War in Iraq. A separate poll published by The Pew Research Center found that 43% of Americans supported an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, an increase from 36% of Americans who were polled last October.

In addition, an Ipsos/Associated Press poll of 1,000 Americans showed that 47% of those polled have a "strong disapproval" of the way George W. Bush has been handling the war, compared to 21% who "strongly approve".

Previous related news

"Iraq on verge of civil war, head of Arab league fears" — Wikinews, October 8, 2005

Sources

Susan Taylor Martin. "Iraq's fate hangs on a yes or no" — St. Petersburg Times, October 10, 2005
Michael Butler. "The Turning Tide: From Cindy Sheehan's Encampment In Crawford To The Woolsey Hearing In Congress" — American Chronicle, October 10, 2005
"More Say Iraq War Hurts Fight Against Terrorism" — The Pew Research Center, July 21, 2005 .PDF document
"Iraq News Increases Calls for Troop Withdrawal" — The Pew Research Center, June 13, 2005
"The Associated Press Poll" — Ipsos Public Affairs, October 3-5, 2005.PDF document

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