New polls show surging support for U.S. air strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, with widespread fears of the extremist group seemingly overwhelming the public’s strong aversion to military conflicts after a decade of war. …
So, what explains the public rapid rallying in support of another Iraq battle led by an unpopular President — especially when 78 percent approved of withdrawing troops from the country in 2011? CONT.
Scott Clement, Washington Post
Recent polls: ISIS