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Opposition to Iraq War Reaches 61% in U.S.
- More Americas believe the coalition effort was a mistake, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 61 per cent of respondents oppose the United States war in Iraq.
The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein's regime was launched in March 2003. At least 2,735 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 20,600 troops have been wounded in action.
In December 2005, Iraqi voters renewed their National Assembly. In May, Shiite United Iraqi Alliance member Nouri al-Maliki officially took over as prime minister.
On Oct. 6, U.S. commander Joseph Patterson revealed that close to 4,000 Iraqi police officers have been killed since September 2004, and 8,000 more have been injured. Patterson said the situation is improving, adding, "Our policemen are more confident. They're led with more capable and confident leaders. They're better equipped, and they're fighting bad guys, and they're staying in place." 57 per cent of respondents think the war with Iraq has made the U.S. less safe from terrorism.
Polling Data
Do you favour or oppose the U.S. war in Iraq?
Oct. 2 | Sept. 24 | Sept. 2 | |
Favour | 38% | 40% | 39% |
Oppose | 61% | 59% | 58% |
Unsure | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Do you think the war with Iraq has made the U.S. safer or less safe from terrorism?
Safer | 40% |
Less safe | 57% |
Unsure | 3% |
Source: Opinion Research Corporation / CNN
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,014 American adults, conducted from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.