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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Iraq War
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Two-in-Three Britons Regret War in Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain think that, in hindsight, committing troops to fight a war in Iraq was the wrong thing to do, according to a poll by ICM Research. 65 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 28 per cent disagree. Mar 23, 2008
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Fewer Iraqis Want Coalition Troops to Leave Now
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Iraq who would like to see coalition troops leave the country immediately has decreased comparing to last year, according to a poll by D3 Systems and KA Research Ltd. released by ABC, ARD, BBC, and NHK. 38 per cent of respondents want coalition forces to leave Iraq now, down nine points since last August. Mar 22, 2008
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Two-Thirds in U.S. Oppose Coalition Effort
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many American adults keep negative views on the coalition effort, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 66 per cent of respondents oppose the United States war in Iraq. Mar 21, 2008
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Victory Impossible in Iraq, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States continue to question whether the coalition effort can be won, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 53 per cent of respondents think the U.S. goal of achieving victory in Iraq is not possible. Mar 20, 2008
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Most Americans Still Upset About Iraq Invasion
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their government was wrong to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 63 per cent of respondents think the war with Iraq was not worth fighting. Mar 8, 2008
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American Majority Regrets Invasion of Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain upset at their government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by CBS News. 58 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should have stayed out of Iraq, and 54 per cent say things are going badly for the U.S. in its efforts to bring stability and order to Iraq. Mar 2, 2008
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Only a Third of Americans Want Long Stay in Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the coalition effort should have a specific timeframe, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 37 per cent of respondents would bring all troops home from Iraq within a year, and 24 per cent would withdraw all soldiers immediately. Feb 22, 2008
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Americans Say Leaving Iraq is Best Economic Move
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the end of the coalition effort would directly help their country, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 48 per cent of respondents think pulling out of Iraq would greatly help fix the U.S.’s economic problems. Feb 12, 2008
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Iraq War Not Worth Fighting for Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States disagree with their government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 59 per cent of respondents think removing Saddam Hussein from power was not worth the number of U.S. military casualties and the financial cost of the war. Jan 31, 2008
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Americans Still Want Withdrawal from Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their government should implement an exit strategy in Iraq, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 43 per cent of respondents want the U.S. to begin bringing troops home within the next year, and 20 per cent call for an immediate withdrawal. Jan 26, 2008
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Americans Remain Opposed to War in Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain disappointed with their government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 63 per cent of respondents oppose the U.S. war in Iraq, while only 34 per cent favour it. Jan 23, 2008
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Americans Oppose Iraq War, Question Surge Success
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are against their federal government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Associated Press and Yahoo. 68 per cent of respondents oppose the war in Iraq, and 54 per cent think sending more troops has not helped stabilize the situation there. Dec 30, 2007
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As 2007 Ends, Most Americans Oppose Iraq War
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are satisfied with their federal government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 68 per cent of respondents oppose the U.S. war in Iraq, and 69 per cent call for a withdrawal of all or some U.S. troops from the country. Dec 25, 2007
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Americans See Progress in Iraq, Question Success
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States are satisfied with the way the coalition effort is going, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 52 per cent of respondents think the United States in making progress in Iraq, up 13 points since September 2006. Dec 17, 2007
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Most Americans Want U.S. Troops Out of Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their government should implement an exit strategy in Iraq, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 53 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should withdraw its military forces from Iraq in order to avoid further U.S. military casualties, even if that means civil order is not restored there. Dec 15, 2007