While the latest Pew Research Center survey suggests that Barack Obama has an uphill battle if he wants to win over public support for military airstrikes in Syria, there are signs that opinions may have shifted over the course of the weekend. [cont.] Michael Dimock, Pew Read more »
The politics of Syria
… The president claims that he has the authority to carry out the strikes without congressional authorization. If he does that after Congress has voted “no,” House Republicans will likely move to impeach him. It’s exactly the pretext they’ve been looking for. A Washington Post-ABC News poll shows 59 percent […] Read more »
Obama shines on world stage
As President Obama heads to the G20 summit in St. Petersburg this week he remains the most popular world leader. Ordinary citizens in most countries, with some notable exceptions, say they have confidence in him to do the right thing in world affairs and many generally approve of his policies. […] Read more »
Public Opinion Regarding Taking Military Action in Syria – Murky
The latest NBC News poll (conducted jointly by Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research on August 28-29) sheds significant light on American attitudes toward potential military action against the government of Syria, but does little to clarify it. [cont.] Neil Newhouse, Public Opinion Strategies Recent polls: Syria Read more »
Polls: Should U.S. launch strikes against Syria?
Two new national polls indicate the same thing: More Americans oppose rather than favor U.S. military strikes against Syria. … As lawmakers mull whether to support a strike against Syria, it’s clear the dividing line is “hawk vs. dove” rather than Democrat vs. Republican. [cont.] Paul Steinhuser, CNN Recent polls: […] Read more »
Why President Obama needs Congress on Syria — in 3 poll numbers
President Obama’s surprising decision to seek Congressional approval for a military strike against Syria is a major risk given the uncertainty of passage for the resolution. But, a look at a trio of poll numbers from an NBC News poll released late last week suggest that the President might not […] Read more »