Actually, the polling data is not as you portray it. Yes, some polls show regret at the action against Saddam, but within the margin of error, suggesting a strong tie. Others continue to support the decision. For example, the Pew Research Center, which is highly respected, shows 54% to 39%, favoreable/unfavorable, about the invasion, as of September 13th. Towards the beginning of September, Newsweek had a split of 55% favorable, 38% unfavorable. In the just released ABC News/ Washington Post poll, it is a statistical tie on going in in the first place, but the question "Do you think the war with Iraq has or has not contributed to the long-term security of the United States?" recieved a "has" answer of 54%, with a "has not" answer of 42%!
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In job approval, the latest Gallup poll has him at 54% favorable, 44% unfavorable. The latest Washington Post poll has him at 50%/45%. The latest Time poll shows him 53%/43%.
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I agree that he will have to address the problems forthrightly. I caution you, however, that how he sees the matter might differ from how you want him to treat it........ |
