A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That's up slightly from a week ago, but down four points from two weeks ago. Over the last sixteen weeks, the number wanting troops home within a year has ranged from a low of 57% to a high of 64%.

Twenty-five percent (25%) now want the troops brought home immediately. That’s two points lower than it was a week ago and is equal to results from two weeks ago.

Looking at the other end of the spectrum, 35% want troops to remain in Iraq until the mission is complete. That is three points lower than the percentage from last week. The number wanting the troops to remain and finish the mission had ranged from 32% to 39%.

More women than men would like to see troops brought home within the year. While 68% of women want troops brought home, 50% of men feel the same. Forty-six percent (46%) of men want to see troops stay in Iraq until the mission is complete; only 26% of women agree.

There are also stark differences between party affiliations. An overwhelming number of Democrats would like to see the troops home within a year. While 38% of Republicans would like to see troop withdrawal within a year, 80% of Democrats feel the same way. On the other side, 58% of Republicans would like to see troops stay until the mission is complete, while only 15% of Democrats agree. Of those not affiliated with either party, 56% would like to see troops come home within a year and 35% would like to see troops finish the mission.

Rasmussen Reports has been tracking this question weekly since late August. The survey was conducted in partnership with Fox Television Stations, Inc.

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