Fifty-one percent (51%) of American voters say that the United States should wait for the September progress report before making major policy changes in Iraq. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 38% disagree.

At the same time, however, just 32% of voters believe that it is possible for the United States to win the war in Iraq. Fifty-four percent (54%) say it is not possible while 13% are not sure.

Also, 53% would like the Senate to join the House of Representatives and pass legislation requiring a troop withdrawal to begin in 120 days. Thirty-seven percent (37%) are opposed.

Iraq remains the top issue before the nation--92% of voters say they are following the issue closely. Fifty-five percent (55%) know a friend or family member who is currently in Iraq.

A separate survey found that just 19% of voters consider the troop surge a success.

All questions on the war reflect huge gender and partisan gaps.

By a 73% to 21% margin, Republicans say that the U.S. should wait for the September progress report before making major policy changes in Iraq. Democrats, by a 50% to 36% margin, disagree. Those not affiliated with either major party are more evenly divided—49% want to wait and 42% don’t. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of men want to wait along with 47% of women.

Fifty-five percent (55%) of Republicans believe it is possible to win the war. Thirty percent (30%) of unaffiliateds share that view along with just 16% of Democrats. Forty-one percent (41%) of men believe it is possible for the U.S. to win. Just 25% of women share that optimism.

In terms of the legislation to begin withdrawing troops, women support it by a 2-to-1 margin while men are evenly divided. Democrats support it by a 72% to 16% margin. Republicans are opposed 63% to 27%. Those not affiliated with either major party favor the troop withdrawal legislation by a 55% to 36% margin.

Voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans when it comes to the War on Iraq.

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