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...they are leaping with rapturous glee over the release of this poll. Unfortunately, they are insane as usual as the polling source, Public Opinion Strategies (POS), is a Republican funded political and public affairs research firm with its roots in political campaigns. Obvious to the reality based is that this outfit may just slightly skew the results; unobvious to the brick stupid is that they are being SCREWN!!!!!!!1111 again. The hilarity continues here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1788167/posts
POLL: AMERICANS 'WANT TO WIN IN IRAQ'
Drudge ^ | Feb 20 2007
Posted on 02/20/2007 2:08:59 PM PST by chad_in_georgia
POLL: AMERICANS 'WANT TO WIN IN IRAQ' Tue Feb 20 2007 16:21:32 ET
In the wake of the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution that amounts to a vote of no confidence in the Bush administration's policies in Iraq, a new national survey by Alexandria, VA-based Public Opinion Strategies (POS) shows the American people may have some different ideas from their elected leaders on this issue.
The survey was conducted nationwide February 5-7 among a bi-partisan, cross-section of 800 registered voters. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent. The survey was commissioned by The Moriah Group, a Chattanooga-based strategic communications and public affairs firm.
The survey shows Americans want to win in Iraq, and that they understand Iraq is the central point in the war against terrorism and they can support a U.S. strategy aimed at achieving victory, said Neil Newhouse, a partner in POS. The idea of pulling back from Iraq is not where the majority of Americans are.
By a 53 percent - 46 percent margin, respondents surveyed said that Democrats are going too far, too fast in pressing the President to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By identical 57 percent - 41 percent margins, voters agreed with these statements: I support finishing the job in Iraq, that is, keeping the troops there until the Iraqi government can maintain control and provide security and the Iraqi war is a key part of the global war on terrorism.
Also, by a 56 percent - 43 percent margin, voters agreed that even if they have concerns about his war policies, Americans should stand behind the President in Iraq because we are at war.
While the survey shows voters believe (60 percent- 34 percent) that Iraq will never become a stable democracy, they still disagree that victory in Iraq (creating a young, but stable democracy and reducing the threat of terrorism at home) is no longer possible. Fifty-three percent say it's still possible, while 43 percent disagree.
By a wide 74 percent - 25 percent margin, voters disagree with the notion that "I don't really care what happens in Iraq after the U.S. leaves, I just want the troops brought home."
Public Opinion Strategies "scored the best win-loss record among the major polling and media firms in the 2004 election" and was named Pollster of the Year in 2002.
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TOPICS: Front Page News; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: IRAQ
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Chomp on this Pelosi.
1 posted on 02/20/2007 2:09:03 PM PST by chad_in_georgia
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Somebody otta poll the MSM.
2 posted on 02/20/2007 2:09:43 PM PST by kjo
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Related....
http://exposingtheleft.blogspot.com/2007/02/misreading-electorate.html
3 posted on 02/20/2007 2:11:16 PM PST by traderrob6
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Ya hear that 'Burtha"????
4 posted on 02/20/2007 2:11:36 PM PST by gulfcoast6
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Well, well, all may not be lost after all.
5 posted on 02/20/2007 2:12:49 PM PST by LtdGovt ("Where government moves in, community retreats and civil society disintegrates" -Janice Rogers Brown)
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But I keep hearing democrat politicos on tv stating that the US population are against the war...guess they're either wrong or lying. Guess that's a defining element of being a democrat.
6 posted on 02/20/2007 2:13:21 PM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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The dumb-o-crats and their loser republican cohorts are looking more and more stupid everytime they open their mouths.
7 posted on 02/20/2007 2:13:53 PM PST by chiefqc
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"Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost and never will lose a war, because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans."
courtesy of:
8 posted on 02/20/2007 2:14:52 PM PST by The Blitherer (What the Devil is keeping the Yanks? Duncan Hunter for President '08!)
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I notice none of these surveys ever ask "Would you rather our soldiers be fighting Islamic terrorists in Iraq or in America?"
9 posted on 02/20/2007 2:14:58 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Are there any men left in Washington? Or are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
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And if they leave out the polling in NY City and San Fran, the number increases dramatically.
BTW, you related to ChadGore
10 posted on 02/20/2007 2:15:18 PM PST by pissant
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Most of the people whom I know to be dissatisfied with the conduct of the war want to start flattening stuff. They don't want to pull out and lose.
11 posted on 02/20/2007 2:15:26 PM PST by TexanToTheCore (If it ain't Rugby or Bullriding, it's for girls.........................................)
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great post.
12 posted on 02/20/2007 2:17:15 PM PST by TexasCajun
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great post.
Great man. :-)
13 posted on 02/20/2007 2:18:20 PM PST by The Blitherer (What the Devil is keeping the Yanks? Duncan Hunter for President '08!)
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Tony Blair just announced that the Brits are pulling out. Looks like Harry won't get to go.
14 posted on 02/20/2007 2:18:54 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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It's about time someone sorted this out (Hello RNC!).
It may be true that "70 percent are unpleased with the war", but this goes to show that a large number of Americans are "unpleased" because we are not kicking butt, and playing a PC war.
Are we finally going to place a murder warrant on al Sadr, to prevent him from entering Iraq ever again?
15 posted on 02/20/2007 2:20:24 PM PST by angkor
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Do not expect to see this report in the MSM or tonight's newscasts.
16 posted on 02/20/2007 2:21:53 PM PST by Uncle Hal
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"But I keep hearing democrat politicos on tv stating that the US population are against the war..."
Hmmm. That (above) is what the media keep telling us, and my congresscoward keeps telling us.
I was going to give him a break from emailing him articles showing he's wrong, but since I am in Tennessee, and this poll was done by a Chattanooga firm, guess I'll send him one more today.
17 posted on 02/20/2007 2:23:54 PM PST by girlangler (Fish Fear Me)
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Hah! I KNEW IT! Now, let's see what the cut and run crowd that hung our Vietnam Vets out to dry 35 years ago think of that!!!
18 posted on 02/20/2007 2:24:35 PM PST by Constitutions Grandchild
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Let's clarify, shall we? Iraq is part of the war on terror. And I want to win the war on terror! Thank you.
19 posted on 02/20/2007 2:25:04 PM PST by Blue Turtle
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Wouldn't be surprised to see Brit air it.
20 posted on 02/20/2007 2:25:22 PM PST by traderrob6
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Do not expect to see this report in the MSM or tonight's newscasts.
Which is disappointing to be sure, but the fact still remains that despite the media cover-up, America still wants to win, and that is heartening!
21 posted on 02/20/2007 2:25:28 PM PST by The Blitherer (What the Devil is keeping the Yanks? Duncan Hunter for President '08!)
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Good news, although I thought for a minute that maybe it was a joke when I saw the name of the pollsters: "Alexandria, VA-based Public Opinion Strategies (POS)."
22 posted on 02/20/2007 2:26:24 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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I thought that POS = Murtha.
23 posted on 02/20/2007 2:26:47 PM PST by Xeroes80
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Excellent.
24 posted on 02/20/2007 2:26:54 PM PST by California Patriot
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It goes to show what a small minority (MSM) with a lot of power (Television), can do to try and make everyone believe the false reality of what they (Liberals/MSM) believe in.
25 posted on 02/20/2007 2:26:57 PM PST by Garvin ("Who Elected The Media Anyway?")
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Hey Dems, here's your "inconvenient truth"!
26 posted on 02/20/2007 2:27:36 PM PST by texas_mrs
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I am still at a loss to read that a sample of 800 people (no matter what the poll says) is extrapolated for the "we" or "the country" or even a freekin city manager in a small town. the sampling is abysmal
27 posted on 02/20/2007 2:29:05 PM PST by K4Harty (When Can We expect a Movie about Milli Vanilli?)
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And they expected voting in Dems would allow us to win in Iraq??
Good grief! How stupid is that?
28 posted on 02/20/2007 2:29:53 PM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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The Truth about Iraq: During The Civil War, Over 23,000 Died In A Single Day Of Battle. Since Liberating Iraq In 2003, Just Over 3,000 Soldiers Have Died Defending Freedom From Terror, The Liberal Media & Democrats!
29 posted on 02/20/2007 2:31:45 PM PST by xuberalles ("The Truth About Iraq" http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees.109972982)
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The link is not good.
30 posted on 02/20/2007 2:32:15 PM PST by Islander7 ("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
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31 posted on 02/20/2007 2:33:07 PM PST by nutmeg (National Security trumps everything else.)
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Chomp on this Pelosi.
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Maybe her next face lift will be so radical, it will put her mouth where it really belongs....
32 posted on 02/20/2007 2:33:21 PM PST by EagleUSA
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I think the positioning of this on Drudge's page is indicative of the coverage this news will get, ie. this is a small headline at the top of the page while the major headline is BRITNEY BACK IN REHAB.
33 posted on 02/20/2007 2:35:32 PM PST by rickylc
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Good for you!
Keep up the good work.
34 posted on 02/20/2007 2:36:09 PM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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The survey shows Americans want to win in Iraq, and that they understand Iraq is the central point in the war against terrorism and they can support a U.S. strategy aimed at achieving victory
Here's the guy that can win the war:
And this guy would make a damn good Secretary of Defense:
35 posted on 02/20/2007 2:38:05 PM PST by motzman (Hunter for Secretary of Defense)
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Patton's ROE:
"Commence Firing. Fire at will."
36 posted on 02/20/2007 2:38:10 PM PST by EyeGuy
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http://www.moriahgroup.com/downloads/IRAQPOLLNEWSRELEASE22007.pdf
This is the link to the press release from the Moriah Group
37 posted on 02/20/2007 2:39:27 PM PST by Islander7 ("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
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>>>Chomp on this Pelosi. <<<
>>>Maybe her next face lift will be so radical, it will put her mouth where it really belongs....<<<
Pelosi just read the results of this poll and bit clean through her lower lip.
Put some ice on that Nancy! Wonder if liposuction would help?
38 posted on 02/20/2007 2:46:23 PM PST by HardStarboard (The Democrats are more afraid of American Victory than Defeat!)
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Sorry, try this.
http://exposingtheleft.blogspot.com/2007/02/misreading-electorate-updated-bumped.html
39 posted on 02/20/2007 2:47:39 PM PST by traderrob6
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It is possible, using sophisticated statistical demographics (no relation to the Democrat Party) to come very close to what the global public opinion may be.
I'd like to see corroborating poll by another organization, with maybe a bit bigger sample, but these guys (POS...lol) have a darn good track record.
40 posted on 02/20/2007 2:52:18 PM PST by HardStarboard (The Democrats are more afraid of American Victory than Defeat!)
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I like your picks! Darn good team!
41 posted on 02/20/2007 2:53:15 PM PST by HardStarboard (The Democrats are more afraid of American Victory than Defeat!)
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Only politicians, the MSM and elitest academia want America to lose, and will do anything to make that happen.
42 posted on 02/20/2007 2:53:52 PM PST by dervish (In the business world, two weeks spent on a nonbinding resolution would be considered nonproductive.)
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and John Bolton for Secretary of State.
43 posted on 02/20/2007 2:55:25 PM PST by dervish (In the business world, two weeks spent on a nonbinding resolution would be considered nonproductive.)
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Incoming not so friendly fire for Pelosi, Murtha, Reid, Kennedy, Clinton, Buraka, and the other rat hatriotics in Congress:
"The survey shows Americans want to win in Iraq, and that they understand Iraq is the central point in the war against terrorism and they can support a U.S. strategy aimed at achieving victory, said Neil Newhouse, a partner in POS. The idea of pulling back from Iraq is not where the majority of Americans are.
By a 53 percent - 46 percent margin, respondents surveyed said that Democrats are going too far, too fast in pressing the President to withdraw troops from Iraq.
By identical 57 percent - 41 percent margins, voters agreed with these statements: I support finishing the job in Iraq, that is, keeping the troops there until the Iraqi government can maintain control and provide security and the Iraqi war is a key part of the global war on terrorism.
Also, by a 56 percent - 43 percent margin, voters agreed that even if they have concerns about his war policies, Americans should stand behind the President in Iraq because we are at war."
44 posted on 02/20/2007 2:57:23 PM PST by Grampa Dave (GW has more Honor and Integrity in his little finger than ALL of the losers on the "hate Bush" band)
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Excellent clarification and summary:
Let's clarify, shall we? Iraq is part of the war on terror. I/we want to win the war on terror! Thank you.
45 posted on 02/20/2007 2:59:08 PM PST by Grampa Dave (GW has more Honor and Integrity in his little finger than ALL of the losers on the "hate Bush" band)
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Don't forget LA, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta and DC.
46 posted on 02/20/2007 3:00:08 PM PST by Grampa Dave (GW has more Honor and Integrity in his little finger than ALL of the losers on the "hate Bush" band)
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Yeah, its actually a long list of cities, unfortunately.
47 posted on 02/20/2007 3:03:23 PM PST by pissant
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Murtha... your a disgrace to the Corps.
48 posted on 02/20/2007 3:08:16 PM PST by nctexan
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But I keep hearing democrat politicos on tv stating that the US population are against the war.
The Dumbs misread the polls. Sure people are getting sick of hearing about the war because there's been little to cheer about, at least from the MSM.
But at the same time, polls have been showing this same message: the American public doesn't want us to lose the war, either. That 56% - 43% figure in favor of a win has been showing up for a number of weeks. Evidently nobody noticed it.
49 posted on 02/20/2007 3:09:12 PM PST by Ole Okie (Rudy followed by Newt, Romney, Hunter and the rest.)
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"Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost and never will lose a war, because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans."
Agreed...can we begin to question the patriotism of the left now that they're actively seeking to lose?
50 posted on 02/20/2007 3:12:50 PM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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