For first time Bush faces majority who disapprove of war strategy

[UpInArms]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1076460,00.html

For the first time, a poll has found that a majority of Americans disapprove of President George Bush's handling of Iraq, even before yesterday's devastating helicopter attack.

The poll was taken over last week, during which the mounting US casualties were denting the public's confidence in the Bush administration's grasp on events. The increasing cost of the occupation has further added to disillusionment.

The Washington Post-ABC poll released yesterday shows the number who approve of Mr Bush's handling at 47%, a fall of 28% percentage points on the end of April.

Those who disapproved had climbed to 51%, the first time the figure has broken 50 since the war began.

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[ConcernedCanuk]

1. __ It's about frikken time !! - - Murikans are really waking up ??

. .. . Almost scared to get my hopes up.

[proud patriot]

2. Remember We were 8 percenters after 911

We've come a long way baby

[VolcanoJen]

3. Dupe.... locking

Please continue discussion in the earliest LBN thread on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=196129

UpInArms, it would be very helpful if you could post your link to the Guardian's version of events in the earlier thread.

Thanks!
VolcanoJen
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