December 4, 2009
Americans are divided as to whether the U.S. is likely to achieve its goals in the Afghanistan war, with 48% believing the U.S. is likely to do so, and 45% disagreeing. Seven in 10 Americans worry about the war’s cost affecting the government’s ability to address U.S. domestic problems.
December 3, 2009
President Obama’s newly announced policy on Afghanistan receives support from 51% of Americans, while 40% are opposed. The policy has an unusually similar level of support among Republicans (55%) and Democrats (58%), compared with 45% of independents.
December 2, 2009
By 57% to 39%, more Americans think a terrorist attack on the United States is unlikely to happen in the next few weeks than say an attack is likely. This is among the most optimistic public assessments of the likelihood of terrorism Gallup has obtained since 9/11.
December 1, 2009
Before President Obama outlined a new U.S. military policy in Afghanistan, Gallup found 35% of Americans approving and 55% disapproving of his handling of the situation there. That rating is down sharply from September, and is his worst of seven issues tested in the poll.
November 30, 2009
As the Senate prepares to take up debate on healthcare legislation, Americans tilt against its passage, with 49% saying they would advise their member of Congress to vote against reform and 44% saying they would advise a vote in favor.
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