A look at how different political groups feel about military action to end President Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, and what happens to that support if the United States attacks without allied backing. The source is a poll of 1,150 adults taken by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Sept. 12–16 with an error margin of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points, larger for subgroups.
Would you favor or oppose taking military action in Iraq to end Saddam Hussein's rule?
Overall — 64 percent favor, but that drops to 33 percent if the United States must act without allies.
Republicans — 77 percent favor, dropping to 43 percent if no allies.
Democrats — 42 percent favor; 13 percent favor if no allies.
Independents — 65 percent favor; 38 percent favor if no allies.
Would you favor or oppose taking military action in Iraq to end Saddam Hussein's rule, even if it meant that U.S. forces might suffer thousands of casualties?
Overall — 48 percent favor, but that drops to 25 percent if no allies.
Republicans — 66 percent favor; 20 percent favor if no allies.
Democrats — 35 percent favor; 13 percent favor if no allies.
Independents — 47 percent favor; 24 percent favor if no allies.
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