Public wary of report on Iraq, poll shows-Record 60% seek date for pullout

[babylonsister]

Record 60% seek date for pullout
Public wary of report on Iraq, poll shows

By Susan Page
USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — On the eve of critical testimony to Congress by Gen. David Petraeus, most Americans are skeptical of what he will say and support setting a timetable to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq regardless of the military situation there.

A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken Friday and Saturday finds that a White House push to spotlight progress in Iraq, including President Bush's surprise stop in Anbar province last week, hasn't fundamentally changed attitudes toward the war.

While a third of those surveyed say the buildup of U.S. troops this year has made them more confident the United States will accomplish its goals, a majority calls the invasion a mistake and predicts the war will be lost.

A record 60% say the United States should set a timetable to withdraw forces "and stick to that timetable regardless of what is going on in Iraq."

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http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20070910/1a_lede10.art.htm

[jojo54]

1. And what the American public wants means everything

to this administration! :sarcasm:

[babylonsister]

2. No, it doesn't, but this poll totally contradicts what the NYT is spewing today.

For that alone, it's important.

[luckyleftyme2]

3. I'M SURPRISED

WHO MADE THAT POLL? I WOULD THINK 78% IS CLOSER TO THE TRUTH!