Americans Split on Iraq as Part of War on Terror
Americans are evenly divided as to whether the war in Iraq is part of the larger War on Terror or a distraction from it. The latest Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey finds that 43% believe Iraq is part of the War on Terror while 44% disagree and view it as a distraction.
Republicans overwhelmingly view Iraq as part of the War on Terror, Democrats overwhelmingly view it as a distraction, and those not affiliated with either party are evenly divided. Currently, 41% of Americans believe the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
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