Twenty years ago this month, the U.S. launched a major invasion of Iraq. President George W. Bush and his administration at first drew broad public support for the use of military force. Yet the campaign soon left Americans deeply divided, and by 2019, 62% said the Iraq War was not worth fighting.
Americans now see reducing the budget deficit as a higher priority for the president and Congress to address than in recent years. But strengthening the economy continues to be the publicโs top policy priority.
While 64% of Republicans say GOP congressional leaders should โstand upโ to Biden on matters important to their partyโs voters, Democrats are more likely to say they would support efforts by leaders to find common ground.