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Iraq War a Mistake for 56% of Americans
- More adults in the United States believe their federal administration was wrong to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 56 per cent of respondents think the U.S. made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq, up seven points since September.
The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein's regime was launched in March 2003. At least 2,754 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 20,800 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.
Last week, Republican California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized the federal government's policies on Iraq, saying, "Without any doubt, we have to find an exit strategy as quickly as possible."
Polling Data
In view of the developments since we first sent our troops to Iraq, do you think the United States made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq, or not?
Oct. 2006 | Sept. 2006 | Jul. 2006 | |
Yes, a mistake | 56% | 49% | 54% |
No, not a mistake | 40% | 49% | 45% |
No opinion | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,007 American adults, conducted from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.