Public opinion polls have shown that the U.S. public has been consistently wary about military intervention in Syria. … So how does the current sentiment of U.S. residents compare with public sentiment on the eve of — or at key turning points during — prior conflicts? The results can provide […] Read more »
Intervention in Syria, the news media and public opinion
… I think that the fact that the polls say Americans are wary in Syria does not mean all that much. If the Obama administration is able to do something that has a decisive effect, they will look like heroes. And if they look impotent in their use of military […] Read more »
On Syria, it’s complicated
Capital Insight pollster Scott Clement discusses why the American public is of two minds when it comes to getting involved in Syria. Recent polls: Syria Read more »
Americans wary of Syria intervention
As the U.S. weighs a response to Syria, recent polling has shown Americans largely opposed to military action and few paying close attention to the ongoing conflict. But that could change with the Syrian government’s use of what the Obama administration says were chemical weapons. [cont.] Jennifer Agiesta, AP Recent […] Read more »
Rand Paul: Barry Goldwater 2.0?
… Despite its demolition at the hands of Lyndon Johnson in 1964, the Goldwater campaign is fondly remembered by many Republicans for re-setting the party’s ideological compass. For three decades prior, Republicans argue, the GOP embraced “me-tooism,” simply providing the electorate with a lite version of the Democratic Party. Many […] Read more »
Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt
With violence continuing to rage in Egypt, 51% of Americans say it is better for the United States to cut off military aid to Egypt to put pressure on the government. This is nearly double the percentage (26%) saying it is better to continue military aid to the government in […] Read more »