May 29, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) May 29, 2003 - Americans are less certain about an eventual victory over terrorism, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 54 per cent of respondents say the United States and its allies are winning the war on terror, an 11 per cent drop since April.

(CPOD) May 29, 2003 - Americans are less certain about an eventual victory over terrorism, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 54 per cent of respondents say the United States and its allies are winning the war on terror, an 11 per cent drop since April.

Recent terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco, allegedly linked to the al-Qaeda network, prompted higher security measures in the U.S. and some overseas interests.

Approval for president George W. Bush dropped slightly but remains high, at 66 per cent.

Polling Data

Who do you think is currently winning the war against terrorism: The United States and its allies, neither side, or the terrorists?

	May 2003	Apr. 2003	Oct. 2002
U.S. / Allies	54%	65%	32%
Neither side	32%	28%	44%
Terrorists	11%	5%	21%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?

	Late May 2003	Early May 2003	Feb. 2003
Approve	66%	69%	59%
Disapprove	30%	28%	35%

Source: Gallup / CNN / USA Today
Methodology: Interviews to 1,004 American adults, conducted from May 19 to May 21, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.