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Article: Public opinion at "tipping point" on Iraq.(Foreign Policy)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
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The U.S. is split in two along religious and party lines, according to the Public Agenda Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index. Across this chasm, however, significant majorities are starting to come together based on discontent with the war in Iraq, U.S. relations with the Muslim world, and illegal immigration.
"People who regularly attend religious services are confident about the success of U.S. policies in Iraq and express low levels of worry about casualties or costs; they are optimistic about Washington's commitment to helping other nations democratize; they are comfortable with the United States' diplomatic relations; they are satisfied that [America] is ...