As President Obama prepares to address the nation about the militant group ISIS, the public has become more worried about Islamic extremism. Six-in-ten (62%) are very concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism around the world, which is the largest share dating back to 2007. A somewhat smaller majority (53%) […] Read more »
Since 9/11, Fewer Americans Say Terrorism Top Problem
Four percent of Americans currently mention terrorism as the most important problem facing the U.S. Although low on an absolute basis, it is the highest percentage naming this issue since May 2010. Mentions of terrorism have been near 1% for the past four years. CONT. Rebecca Riffkin, Gallup Read more »
America on Edge: Fear of Terror Attack at 9/11 High
The nation is on edge in the wake of brutal beheadings of journalists by Islamic extremists — with more Americans saying the United States is less safe now than at any point since 9/11, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll shows. CONT. Mark Murray, NBC News Read more »
What explains the public’s support for air strikes against ISIS? The terrorism nerve.
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 […] Read more »
Public supports strikes in Iraq, Syria; Obama’s ratings hover near his all-time lows
Americans overwhelmingly view Islamic State terrorists as a serious threat to vital U.S. interests and, in a significant shift, widely support airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. … Republicans are most supportive of military action, but sizable majorities of Democrats and independents also […] Read more »
CNN poll finds majority of Americans alarmed by ISIS
Americans are increasingly concerned that ISIS represents a direct terror threat, fearful that ISIS agents are living in the United States, according to a new CNN/ORC International poll. Most now support military action against the terrorist group. CONT. Mark Preston, CNN Read more »