(CPOD) Jun. 11, 2004 – Many voters in the United States are concerned over the situation in the Persian Gulf, according to the National Annenberg Election Survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. 23 per cent of respondents say Iraq is the most important problem facing the country.
(CPOD) Jun. 11, 2004 – Many voters in the United States are concerned over the situation in the Persian Gulf, according to the National Annenberg Election Survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. 23 per cent of respondents say Iraq is the most important problem facing the country.
At least 834 American soldiers have died since the coalition effort in Iraq began in March 2003. U.S. president George W. Bush has promised to transfer power to a sovereign Iraqi government on Jun. 30.
The economy is regarded as a key issue by 18 per cent of respondents, while terrorism and unemployment were mentioned by eight per cent. The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Polling Data
Which one do you believe is the most important problem facing the country?
Iraq | 23% |
Economy | 18% |
Terrorism | 8% |
Jobs, unemployment | 8% |
Politicians, government | 5% |
Lack of moral values, family values | 5% |
Health care | 4% |
Education | 3% |
Source: National Annenberg Election Survey / Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 8,314 American adults, conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2004. Margin of error is 2 per cent.
