Monday, October 23, 2006

Two-Thirds of Americans Pessimistic About Iraq

"- Few adults in the United States are satisfied with the progress of the coalition effort, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 68 per cent of respondents feel more pessimistic about the way things are going in Iraq, while 20 per cent feel more optimistic.

Polling Data

Based on what you have seen happening in Iraq over the course of the past month, do you feel more optimistic or more pessimistic about the way things are going in Iraq?

More optimistic
20%

More pessimistic
68%

No difference
9%

Not sure
3%

Do you think that U.S. president George W. Bush has or has not given good reasons for why the United States must keep troops in Iraq?

Oct. 2006
Jan. 2006

Has given good reasons
39%
43%

Has not given good reasons
57%
52%

Not sure
4%
5%

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