Obama Gets Surge in War Approval. 57% say right thing to do, +9 points

[jefferson_dem]

Obama Gets Surge in War Approval

A new Quinnipiac poll finds public support for the war in Afghanistan is up nine points in the last three weeks, as American voters say 57% to 35% that fighting the war is the right thing to do. President Obama's approval for handling of the war is up seven points in the same period.

Said pollster Peter Brown: "President Obama's nationally televised speech explaining his policy and troop buildup has worked, at least in the short term, in bolstering support for the war effort and his decisions. History teaches that the bully pulpit can be a powerful tool for a president who knows how to use it, especially when it comes to foreign policy. The American people tend to rally around their presidents in military matters, at least for a while."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/12/08/obama_gets_surge_in_war_approval.html?utm_medium=pwire.us-twitter&utm_source=&utm_content=site-basic

[SIMPLYB1980]

1. Just as I thought he would.

Truth is winning out. Did you see Dan Rather on the daily show saying that comparisons with Vietnam are over exaggerations? I need to check his program on Afghanistan on HDnet when I get a chance.

[Orsino]

2. A promise of eventual victory is usually preferred over an admission of failure *now*. n/t

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. His foes greatest fears are realized when this president is allowed to speak...

directly to the American people. He convinced me that this battle is just. I know it's not a popular sentiment around here, but I always believed this was the right war, even though (*) diverted our attention and resources to Iraq.

[Algorem]

4. "He convinced me that this battle is just... I always believed this was the right war"

Wow,he had a whole lot of convincing to do with you.

[Clio the Leo]

5. With the highest increase among independants....

.... which I thought was interesting.

Overall though, I'm not sure we should worry about his approval rating when it comes to this. We didn't invade Afghanistan the first time because it was the popular thing to do. We did it because we didn't want to get hit again.

And that's still the reason.

[optimator]

6. lets roll

killing and violence is always popular with this sick country.

[SIMPLYB1980]

7. Well you know the "sickness" goes back to our founding.

:sarcasm:

[TwilightGardener]

10. OK, that cracked me up--

:thumbsup:

[SIMPLYB1980]

11. For whatever reason I'm glad to bring a little

funny to your day. :hi:

[bdamomma]

8. I am still not happy with this decision.

we can do so much more in our country with that money that is going to the MIC.

[yodermon]

9. news flash: propaganda works. more at 11.