If we didn’t know better, we might read recent media poll results and think the American public is downright stupid. A new ABC/Washington Post poll claims that the public supports an “agreement” between the United States and other countries with Iran to limit Iran’s nuclear program, by a margin of […] Read more »
On Iran, public opinion reveals a supportive and skeptical America
For months, the American people have been signaling their willingness to enter into a nuclear deal with Iran—and their skepticism that the deal will work. In recent days, two new opinion surveys show that these sentiments have persisted as the negotiations with Iran have dragged on. CONT. William A. Galston, […] Read more »
Clear majority supports nuclear deal with Iran
By a nearly 2 to 1 margin, Americans support the notion of striking a deal with Iran that restricts the nation’s nuclear program in exchange for loosening sanctions, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. CONT. Scott Clement & Peyton M. Craighill, Washington Post Read more »
More Approve Than Disapprove of Iran Talks, But Most Think Iranians Are ‘Not Serious’
Ahead of a March 31 deadline for nuclear talks with Iran, more Americans approve (49%) than disapprove (40%) of the United States negotiating directly with Iran over its nuclear program. But the public remains skeptical of whether Iranian leaders are serious about addressing international concerns over their nuclear enrichment program. […] Read more »
Foreign challenges and the president
Americans are split when asked about the level of U.S. support for Israel: 29 percent say the U.S. gives too much, about as many say it gives too little, and a third say the U.S. gives the right amount. The percentage that says U.S. support is too little has risen […] Read more »
On Iran, Obama Is Ignoring Public Opinion at His Own Peril
Throughout the contentious debate between the White House and Congress over the Iran nuclear negotiations, one important piece of the equation has been largely overlooked: American public opinion. If voters were confident that President Obama was striking a good deal with Iran that would prevent Tehran from getting nuclear weapons, […] Read more »