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Posted on 02/20/2007 2:08:59 PM PST by chad_in_georgia
POLL: AMERICANS 'WANT TO WIN IN IRAQ' Tue Feb 20 2007 16:21:32 ET
In the wake of the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution that amounts to a vote of no confidence in the Bush administration's policies in Iraq, a new national survey by Alexandria, VA-based Public Opinion Strategies (POS) shows the American people may have some different ideas from their elected leaders on this issue.
The survey was conducted nationwide February 5-7 among a bi-partisan, cross-section of 800 registered voters. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent. The survey was commissioned by The Moriah Group, a Chattanooga-based strategic communications and public affairs firm.
The survey shows Americans want to win in Iraq, and that they understand Iraq is the central point in the war against terrorism and they can support a U.S. strategy aimed at achieving victory, said Neil Newhouse, a partner in POS. The idea of pulling back from Iraq is not where the majority of Americans are.
By a 53 percent - 46 percent margin, respondents surveyed said that Democrats are going too far, too fast in pressing the President to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By identical 57 percent - 41 percent margins, voters agreed with these statements: I support finishing the job in Iraq, that is, keeping the troops there until the Iraqi government can maintain control and provide security and the Iraqi war is a key part of the global war on terrorism.
Also, by a 56 percent - 43 percent margin, voters agreed that even if they have concerns about his war policies, Americans should stand behind the President in Iraq because we are at war.
While the survey shows voters believe (60 percent- 34 percent) that Iraq will never become a stable democracy, they still disagree that victory in Iraq (creating a young, but stable democracy and reducing the threat of terrorism at home) is no longer possible. Fifty-three percent say it's still possible, while 43 percent disagree.
By a wide 74 percent - 25 percent margin, voters disagree with the notion that "I don't really care what happens in Iraq after the U.S. leaves, I just want the troops brought home."
Public Opinion Strategies "scored the best win-loss record among the major polling and media firms in the 2004 election" and was named Pollster of the Year in 2002.
Somebody otta poll the MSM.
Ya hear that 'Burtha"????
Well, well, all may not be lost after all.
The dumb-o-crats and their loser republican cohorts are looking more and more stupid everytime they open their mouths.
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I notice none of these surveys ever ask "Would you rather our soldiers be fighting Islamic terrorists in Iraq or in America?"
And if they leave out the polling in NY City and San Fran, the number increases dramatically.
BTW, you related to ChadGore
Most of the people whom I know to be dissatisfied with the conduct of the war want to start flattening stuff. They don't want to pull out and lose.
great post.
Great man. :-)
Tony Blair just announced that the Brits are pulling out. Looks like Harry won't get to go.
It's about time someone sorted this out (Hello RNC!).
It may be true that "70 percent are unpleased with the war", but this goes to show that a large number of Americans are "unpleased" because we are not kicking butt, and playing a PC war.
Are we finally going to place a murder warrant on al Sadr, to prevent him from entering Iraq ever again?
"But I keep hearing democrat politicos on tv stating that the US population are against the war..."
Hmmm. That (above) is what the media keep telling us, and my congresscoward keeps telling us.
I was going to give him a break from emailing him articles showing he's wrong, but since I am in Tennessee, and this poll was done by a Chattanooga firm, guess I'll send him one more today.
Hah! I KNEW IT! Now, let's see what the cut and run crowd that hung our Vietnam Vets out to dry 35 years ago think of that!!!
Let's clarify, shall we? Iraq is part of the war on terror. And I want to win the war on terror! Thank you.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Brit air it.
Which is disappointing to be sure, but the fact still remains that despite the media cover-up, America still wants to win, and that is heartening!
Good news, although I thought for a minute that maybe it was a joke when I saw the name of the pollsters: "Alexandria, VA-based Public Opinion Strategies (POS)."
I thought that POS = Murtha.
Excellent.
It goes to show what a small minority (MSM) with a lot of power (Television), can do to try and make everyone believe the false reality of what they (Liberals/MSM) believe in.
Hey Dems, here's your "inconvenient truth"!
And they expected voting in Dems would allow us to win in Iraq??
Good grief! How stupid is that?
The Truth about Iraq: During The Civil War, Over 23,000 Died In A Single Day Of Battle. Since Liberating Iraq In 2003, Just Over 3,000 Soldiers Have Died Defending Freedom From Terror, The Liberal Media & Democrats!
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Chomp on this Pelosi.
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Maybe her next face lift will be so radical, it will put her mouth where it really belongs....
I think the positioning of this on Drudge's page is indicative of the coverage this news will get, ie. this is a small headline at the top of the page while the major headline is BRITNEY BACK IN REHAB.
Keep up the good work.
Patton's ROE:
"Commence Firing. Fire at will."
http://www.moriahgroup.com/downloads/IRAQPOLLNEWSRELEASE22007.pdf
This is the link to the press release from the Moriah Group
>>>Maybe her next face lift will be so radical, it will put her mouth where it really belongs....<<<
Pelosi just read the results of this poll and bit clean through her lower lip.
Put some ice on that Nancy! Wonder if liposuction would help?
Sorry, try this.
http://exposingtheleft.blogspot.com/2007/02/misreading-electorate-updated-bumped.html
I'd like to see corroborating poll by another organization, with maybe a bit bigger sample, but these guys (POS...lol) have a darn good track record.
I like your picks! Darn good team!
Only politicians, the MSM and elitest academia want America to lose, and will do anything to make that happen.
and John Bolton for Secretary of State.
Incoming not so friendly fire for Pelosi, Murtha, Reid, Kennedy, Clinton, Buraka, and the other rat hatriotics in Congress:
"The survey shows Americans want to win in Iraq, and that they understand Iraq is the central point in the war against terrorism and they can support a U.S. strategy aimed at achieving victory, said Neil Newhouse, a partner in POS. The idea of pulling back from Iraq is not where the majority of Americans are.
By a 53 percent - 46 percent margin, respondents surveyed said that Democrats are going too far, too fast in pressing the President to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By identical 57 percent - 41 percent margins, voters agreed with these statements: I support finishing the job in Iraq, that is, keeping the troops there until the Iraqi government can maintain control and provide security and the Iraqi war is a key part of the global war on terrorism.
Also, by a 56 percent - 43 percent margin, voters agreed that even if they have concerns about his war policies, Americans should stand behind the President in Iraq because we are at war."
Let's clarify, shall we? Iraq is part of the war on terror. I/we want to win the war on terror! Thank you.
Don't forget LA, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta and DC.
Yeah, its actually a long list of cities, unfortunately.
The Dumbs misread the polls. Sure people are getting sick of hearing about the war because there's been little to cheer about, at least from the MSM.
But at the same time, polls have been showing this same message: the American public doesn't want us to lose the war, either. That 56% - 43% figure in favor of a win has been showing up for a number of weeks. Evidently nobody noticed it.
Agreed...can we begin to question the patriotism of the left now that they're actively seeking to lose?
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