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Wars Caused Federal Debt
Far more Americans say wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed to the national debt than say the same about government spending or tax cuts.
U.S. Image in Pakistan Falls No Further Following bin Laden Killing
America’s image among Pakistanis remains poor, and most disapprove of the U.S. raid that killed bin Laden. Extremist groups also remain unpopular, although support for using the Pakistani military against extremists has waned. Most name India as the top threat to Pakistan. Overall, the public mood in Pakistan is grim – 92% are dissatisfied with the country’s direction.
Record Number Favors Removing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan
Americans Cite War Costs as Top Reason for U.S. Debt
Six-in-ten Americans say that the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed a "great deal" to the U.S. debt.
More Optimism about Afghanistan, But No Boost in Support for Troop Presence
Goal of Libyan Operation Less Clear to Public
Far Fewer Democrats Support Keeping Troops in Afghanistan
Just 35% of Democrats support keeping U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, down from 50% in June.
Voting in Foreign-Policy Oblivion
While it is not unusual for foreign policy to take a back seat during difficult economic times, the absence of concern at a time when American troops are fighting a war in Afghanistan, and the threat of terrorism remains high is remarkable.
The Media Roar into the Midterms
Attention to the crucial midterm congressional elections reached new heights last week, accounting for nearly half the overall news coverage. The top stories also included the economy, a new terror plot, the conflict in Afghanistan and fresh revelations about the BP oil disaster that dominated coverage in the summer.
Skirmishing in Key Races Drives Election Coverage
This fall’s big story—the 2010 midterm elections—showed little sign of abating last week as some heated campaigns sparked much of the media’s interest. Faulty foreclosure procedures helped make the troubled economy the No. 2 story, while the passing of a milestone in Afghanistan drove coverage of the third-biggest story.
