The ''Act now to stop war and end racism'' (ANSWER) coalition holds a rally outside the White House in Washington, August 29, 2013. The group rallied their opposition to U.S.-led military action on Syria. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Most In U.S. Oppose Syria Strike, Post-ABC Poll Finds -- Washington Post
Americans widely oppose launching missile strikes against the Syrian government for its alleged use of chemical weapons, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll that finds little appetite for military action across the country despite a growing drumbeat in Washington.
Nearly six in 10 oppose missile strikes in light of the U.S. government’s determination that Syria used chemical weapons against its own people. Democrats and Republicans alike oppose strikes by double digit margins, and there is deep opposition among every political and demographic group in the survey. Political independents are among the most clearly opposed, with 66 percent saying they are against military action.
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Update: Six in 10 Oppose U.S.-Only Strike on Syria; A Closer Division if Allies are Involved -- ABC News
My Comment: As for those who are supporting missile strikes .... I suspect that this support is soft. Bottom line .... the majority in the U.S. are opposed to a military intervention in a conflict that has essentially become a religious-sectarian civil war. Unfortunately .... I wonder if the politicians are listening. My money is that they are not.
Update #2: Another poll .... and from the PEW Research Center .... Pew: Americans against Syria strike, 48%-29%, fear backlash -- Washington Examiner.