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Zogby: 58% Say Iraq War Not Worth Loss of Life
Nearly six in 10 American now believe that the war in Iraq has not been worth the loss of American lives, a new poll reveals. But the Zogby International survey of more than 1,000 likely voters conducted over the Labor Day weekend found sharp differences between Democrats and Republicans on the issue. Overall, 58 percent of respondents said they disagree that the war in Iraq has been worth the loss of American lives, but only 32 percent of Republicans felt that way, compared to 78 percent of Democrats. Independents lined up more closely with the Democrats’ view – 66 percent said they disagree. Respondents split 50-50 on whether the invasion of Iraq was the right decision to make in the war against terror; 82 percent of Republicans believe the decision was correct, compared to 23 percent of Democrats and 40 percent of independents.
Asked if they believed there was a link between Saddam Hussein and the 9/11 terror attacks, 50 percent disagreed and 46 percent agreed. The breakdown: 65 percent of Republicans agreed, compared to 32 percent of Democrats and 39 percent of independents.
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Also, most Republicans "believe the government should have the right to conduct searches of personal property and telephone conversations to find terrorists,” pollster John Zogby disclosed. "Most Democrats disagree.” The bottom line, he said: "Democrats and independents line up against the policies of the Bush administration, while Republicans line up supporting them.”
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