Reply #15: Americans more pessimistic than ever about Iraq war: poll(only15% think the US can win)

[maddezmom]

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Americans have never been more pessimistic about the war in Iraq and say a change in strategy is needed, said a CBS News poll.

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The poll found that 62 percent of Americans said sending troops to fight in Iraq was an error, while 34 percent still backed the decision.

According to the Gallup organization, which conducted the poll for the US television network, not even during the Vietnam conflict did so many Americans oppose the war.

Fifty-two percent said the situation in Iraq is getting worse, while just eight percent say the situation is getting better.

Only 15 percent of those polled said that the United States would win in Iraq, a new low.



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