October 27, 2005

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe it is time for the coalition effort to end, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents believe getting American troops home as soon as possible is more important than making sure Iraq becomes a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy.

(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe it is time for the coalition effort to end, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents believe getting American troops home as soon as possible is more important than making sure Iraq becomes a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy.

The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein's regime was launched in March 2003. At least 2,001 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 15,200 troops have been injured.

On Oct. 25, U.S. president George W. Bush rejected calls for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq, saying, "The militant network wants to use the vacuum created by an American retreat to gain control of a country, a base from which to launch attacks and conduct their war against non-radical Muslim governments. (...) The terrorists regard Iraq as the central front in their war against humanity. And we must recognize Iraq as the central front in our war on terror." 54 per cent of respondents believe withdrawing U.S. troops would make things worse in Iraq.

Polling Data

Which is more important, getting American troops home as soon as possible, or making sure that Iraq becomes a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy?

Getting American troops home	53%
Iraq becoming a peaceful nation	38%

If the United States withdraws all of its troops from Iraq, will that make things better or worse in Iraq?

	Oct. 2005	Sept. 2005
Better	22%	20%
Worse	54%	54%
No impact	14%	14%

Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 American adults, conducted from Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, 2005. Margin of error is 3 per cent.