By a 53 percent - 46 percent margin, respondents surveyed said that Democrats are going too far, too fast in pressing the President to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By identical 57 percent - 41 percent margins, voters agreed with these statements: I support finishing the job in Iraq, that is, keeping the troops there until the Iraqi government can maintain control and provide security and the Iraqi war is a key part of the global war on terrorism.
Also, by a 56 percent - 43 percent margin, voters agreed that even if they have concerns about his war policies, Americans should stand behind the President in Iraq because we are at war.
While the survey shows voters believe (60 percent- 34 percent) that Iraq will never become a stable democracy, they still disagree that victory in Iraq (creating a young, but stable democracy and reducing the threat of terrorism at home) is no longer possible. Fifty-three percent say it's still possible, while 43 percent disagree.
2007-02-20 09:51:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2.htm
2007-02-20 09:51:51 · update #1
The survey also found that voters thought it would hurt American prestige more to pull out of Iraq immediately (59 percent) than it would to stay there for the long term (35 percent). Public Opinion Strategies "scored the best win-loss record among the major polling and media firms in the 2004 election" and was named Pollster of the Year in 2002.
Looks like liberals over thought their mandate again.
2007-02-20 09:53:20 · update #2
Sky, typical liberal, guess you didn't read the whole thing.
2007-02-20 10:05:31 · update #3
I see even answerman cannot read. Typical liberals, so since Drudge report Britney spears head shaving thats a lie also. Christ you folks are so pathetic.
2007-02-20 10:07:21 · update #4
The drudge report? aha, ha, ha, ha, ha.....gimme a break!
2007-02-20 10:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Wow isn't amazing how there are all of these people who don't per say believe in war but know that we have to be over in Iraq. I am only 14 and i know that democrats are all about free speech, and that they care about people. Right Bull. I agree with the guy who answered first. The media doesn't even let anything be out that would support Bush. That thing on 911 that was on ABC i believe, Clinton complained because it said that 911 was somewhat his fault. So he wanted to sue the guy. Also, what about all of the good that the troops are doing over in Iraq? When ever they do anything good it is not reported but when they do something wrong oh sure lets report that. I agree with you that the Democrats defiantly wont like that poll.
2007-02-20 11:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by ~raspberrytruffles~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Republican polling firm of Public Opinion Strategies (POS)
"IRI's annual reports for 2003 and 2004 include among their lists of volunters a significant number of Republican pollsters, consultants, strategists, public opinion researchers, and campaign website designers, some of whom have come under fire for unethical practices.
"For example, Rob Autry and Gene Ulm are with Public Opinion Strategies, the largest Republican polling firm. POS was responsible for the "Harry and Louise" ad in the early 90's that scuttled Clinton's health insurance proposals. In 2001, it was charged with violating Virginia's polling disclosure laws, and it has also been accused of using push polls to influence elections."
Yep, find a nonbiased survey next time if you want to be believed.
2007-02-20 10:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a sad bit or right-wing propaganda. You should do some research into things before you crow, so you don't have to eat crow.
The pollster in this case is well known as having a right wing agenda, a self-confessed Republican bias of 3.5% in its polls, with questionable ethics. I really don't have to read a whole lot more than that.
I did read the press release, riddled as it was with grammatical and spelling errors. I also note that it does not really reveal its methodology, and that the error percentage can easily be taken to interpret the poll results as a dead wash.
If you read the poll itself, it's very easy to see that all the questions, except for a few throw-away distractors, are slanted to get the answer they want.
Bring me an AP poll, Reuters, something mainline - then we can talk.
"Public Opinion Strategies"
A Republican polling firm...pollster of choice for House and Senate Republicans...include(s) among their lists of volunteers a significant number of Republican pollsters, consultants, strategists, public opinion researchers, and campaign website designers, some of whom have come under fire for unethical practices.
2007-02-20 10:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nah, they're gonna start up again in 4 years when the new president takes office that is...if he ever stops being popular
2016-03-29 04:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also did a survey that showed 100% of all idiots will believe in a biased survey if it suits their agenda.
2007-02-20 10:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The drudge report, lol, come with an unbiased poll that are even near those numbers. I will believe it then. You have to make sure your sources are creditable before you go and post the results. Like USA Today/Ipos/ect.
2007-02-20 09:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
I don't think you would like this poll:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/10/opinion/polls/main930772.shtml
Notice something, this was October 2005. Do you dare me to find the CURRENT poll numbers. Because we know things haven't gotten better.
2007-02-20 10:09:06 · answer #8 · answered by Count Acumen 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can cite all the polls you want. The President has made a royal mess of things and it will take decades to recover.
2007-02-20 10:00:01 · answer #9 · answered by clarity 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Well it's closer to what me and my crowd believe,, but all polls are suspect.
2007-02-20 09:55:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋