Iraq War
Three in Four Americans Back Obama on Iraq Withdrawal
Republicans more likely to disapprove than approve
November 2, 2011
Three-quarters of Americans approve of President Obama's recently announced decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the year. That includes 96% of Democrats and 77% of independents. Republicans are slightly more likely to disapprove than approve.
Americans See Army, Marines as Most Important to Defense
Americans say Marines are most prestigious
June 21, 2011
Americans believe that the U.S. Army and Marines are the most important to national defense, followed by the Air Force and Navy. This differs from the years prior to the start of the Iraq war, when Americans named the Air Force as the most important branch of the armed forces.
Americans Want Congress, Obama to Tackle Economic Issues
Roughly half of Americans rate the economy and unemployment as extremely important issues
January 14, 2011
Americans' top priorities for the president and Congress this year are domestic issues, particularly those related to economics -- the economy, unemployment, and the federal budget deficit. Other high public priorities are government corruption, education, healthcare, and terrorism.
Americans Oppose Renewing U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq
More Americans see U.S. as less safe, and Middle East as less stable, as a result of war
August 26, 2010
Americans, by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, say they oppose U.S. troops' renewing combat missions in Iraq if Iraqi forces are unable to maintain security. Americans are more likely to believe the U.S. is less safe rather than safer from terrorism as a result of the war, and to see the Middle East as less stable, rather than more so.
Iraqis More Approving of Own Leadership Than of U.S.
Political deadlock may have affected Iraqis' approval of their leadership since the survey
August 26, 2010
As the U.S. military presence in Iraq diminishes, Gallup surveys show Iraqis in early 2010 approved more of their own country's leadership than U.S. leadership -- a reversal of their sentiment since 2008.
In U.S., Slim Majority Says Iraq War Will Be Judged a Failure
Most doubt that Iraqi forces can maintain order in Iraq
August 20, 2010
Although Americans believe Iraq is better off now than it was before the war began, more believe the mission will ultimately be judged a failure (53%) than a success (42%). Most are doubtful that Iraqi forces will be able to maintain security in Iraq, but a slim majority still favor complete U.S. withdrawal by the end of 2011.
On the Issues, Obama Finds Majority Approval Elusive
Scores best on race relations, education
August 11, 2010
Less than half of Americans approve of how President Barack Obama is handling 12 of 13 issues he is having to contend with as president. He does best on race relations and worst on immigration and the federal budget deficit.
Americans Divided on How Well Iraq War Is Going for U.S.
Majority continue to believe U.S. made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq
August 5, 2010
As the United States prepares to end its combat mission in Iraq at the end of the month, Americans are divided as to whether things are going well or badly for the U.S. in that country. A majority of Americans (54%) still believe the U.S. made a mistake in sending troops there.
Obama Approval on Economy Down, on Foreign Affairs Up
Obama does best on education, foreign affairs; worst on the economy, healthcare, and the deficit
February 8, 2010
President Obama’s job approval rating on the economy (36%) is at its lowest point to date; his rating on foreign affairs (51%) is up slightly from last month. Americans give Obama his highest rating on education (54%), and his lowest on the deficit (32%).
The State of the Union Speech and Public Opinion
Gallup reviews public opinion on 22 issues raised in State of the Union
January 29, 2010
Gallup looks at how a number of key points and policy proposals that President Barack Obama made in his State of the Union address Wednesday night relate to the views of the American people.
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