April 11, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Apr. 11, 2003 - Americans want their government to take the lead in securing a democratic Iraq, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 49 per cent of respondents want the U.S.—and not the United Nations (UN)—to establish a government in the country once Saddam Hussein's regime is toppled.

(CPOD) Apr. 11, 2003 - Americans want their government to take the lead in securing a democratic Iraq, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 49 per cent of respondents want the U.S.—and not the United Nations (UN)—to establish a government in the country once Saddam Hussein's regime is toppled.

Views on how Iraq should be dealt with vary according to party allegiance. 58 per cent of Republican respondents want the U.S. to take charge, compared with 39 per cent of Democrat respondents.

The poll also raised questions about future problems the current conflict may bring forth. 34 per cent of respondents say the high cost of the war will be a burden, and 28 per cent say the end result will provoke more anti-American sentiments in the Middle East.

Polling Data

Who should take the lead in establishing a post-war government in Iraq?

	Total	Republican	Democrat	Independent
United Nations	38%	32%	47%	39%
United States	49%	58%	39%	45%

How concerned are you about these post-war issues?

	Great Deal	Fair Amount	Not Much
High cost of war	34%	32%	34%
More hatred in the Middle East	28%	29%	40%
Guerrilla warfare against U.S. forces	19%	39%	39%
Diplomatic rift with allies	15%	29%	52%

Source: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press
Methodology: Interviews to 809 American adults, conducted on Apr. 8 and Apr. 9. Margin of error is 4 per cent.