66 percent believe the Obama administration will bring US troops home in a way that is not harmful to the US. (Gallup/USA Today)
Gallup/USA Today Poll [November, 2008]
Question: Regardless of which (2008) presidential (election) candidate you preferred, do you think the Obama administration will or will not be able to do each of the following?) How about...bring US (United States) troops home from Iraq in a way that is not harmful to the US?
66% Yes, will
33 No, will not
2 No opinion
CNN poll: America doubts war progress | 66 percent of Americans still oppose 'the US war in Iraq' | Aug 3, 2008
A poll reveals that the majority of Americans oppose the ongoing occupation of Iraq, despite reports suggesting the US is making progress.
Recent government figures show 387 civilians were killed in Iraq in July - 61 less than the number of those killed in June 2008.
The White House argues that the numbers show 'a dramatic improvement in security' and US President George W. Bush says progress on the ground is showing a 'degree of durability'.