September 17, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Americans remain confident in their government's approach to protect the country against future attacks, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 55 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is winning the war against terrorism.

(CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Americans remain confident in their government's approach to protect the country against future attacks, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 55 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is winning the war against terrorism.

President George W. Bush addressed the nation on Sept. 7, and outlined his plan to request $87 billion U.S. to continue military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. 46 per cent of respondents would approve the petition, if they could vote on it.

Americans believe the military will be engaged in a lasting battle to rid the world of terrorism. 34 per cent of all respondents say the effort will last a long time or forever, and only seven per cent believe an eventual victory will come within the next two years.

Polling Data

As of right now, do you think the U.S. and its allies are winning the war against terrorism?

	Sept. 2003	Sept. 2002	Oct. 2001
Yes	55%	36%	47%
No	33%	43%	32%

How long do you think the war against terrorists will last?

One to two years	7%
Three to five years	11%
Five years to 10 years	16%
More than 10 years	24%
Forever / A long time	34%

President Bush is sending a request to Congress for $87 billion U.S. for military operations and rebuilding in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you were a member of Congress, would you vote to approve the money or not?

Yes / Approve	46%
No / Disapprove	44%

Source: Opinion Dynamics / Fox News
Methodology: Interviews to 900 registered American voters, conducted on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.