http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/9026Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States are losing confidence in their president’s aptitude to make decisions connected with the coalition effort, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 63 per cent of respondents are uneasy about George W. Bush’s approach to the war in Iraq.
The survey shows a 17-point drop in confidence on the American president since a survey conducted days before the war began.
The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein’s regime was launched in March 2003. At least 1,897 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 14,300 troops have been injured.
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/9009(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States believe their government should concentrate on the aftermath of a natural disaster in the Gulf Coast, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 60 per cent of respondents think repairing and rebuilding New Orleans and the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina should be a greater priority for the U.S.
Conversely, five per cent of respondents believe establishing a democratic form of government in Iraq should take precedence, while 34 per cent believe the two issues are equally important.
Hurricane Katrina hit the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Aug. 29. Officials believe thousands of residents may have died as a result of the storm and its aftermath.
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