Iowa: War in Iraq

• General View of Iraq War
• Assessment of Victory in Iraq
• Administration of War in Iraq
• Decision to Go to War in Iraq
• Relationship of Iraq War to War on Terror
• Effect of Iraq War On International Relations
• Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
• Civil War in Iraq
• Evidence for War in Iraq
• Impact of Iraq War on Vote Choice
• Saddam Hussein

General View of Iraq War

Continuance of War

1 "Which best describes your view on the war in Iraq? It should continue no matter the financial cost or death toll, OR it should continue but there are limits, OR it should be halted."

Continuance of War

1 "Do you think it is more important to stay in Iraq to win the war or get out of Iraq to end the war?"

Assessment of Victory In Iraq

Forecast of Situation in Iraq

1 "Over the next six months, will the situation in Iraq get better or worse?"

Assessment of Victory In Iraq

Administration of Iraq War

Trust to Administer War in Iraq

1 "Generally speaking, who do you trust to make the right decisions on the Iraq War, President Bush or the Democrats in Congress?"

2 "Who do you trust more when it comes to the situation in Iraq and national security - President Bush or Democrats in Congress?"

Decision to Go to War in Iraq

Decision to Go to War

1 "All in all, considering the costs to the United States versus the benefits to the United States, do you think the war with Iraq was worth fighting, or not?"

Decision to Go To War

1 "All in all, do you think going to war against Iraq for regime change was worth it, or not?"

2 "Do you support or oppose the United States having taken military action to disarm Iraq and remove Iraqi President Saddam Hussein?"

Decision to Go to War

1 "In view of the developments since we first sent our troops to Iraq, do you think the United States made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq, or not?"

Decision to Go to War

1 "All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over or not?"

Decision to Go to War

1 "Which statement comes closest to your point of view: The Bush administration was right to invade Iraq and, in spite of difficulties, has done a good job in the war's aftermath, OR the Bush administration stretched the evidence to justify the invasion of Iraq, and our actions there have only made matters worse."

Decision to Go to War

1 "As you may know, the Bush administration has been talking about using military force against Saddam Hussein and his military in Iraq. Would you support using military force against Iraq, or not?"

2 "Would you favor or oppose having U.S. forces take military action against Iraq to force Saddam Hussein from power?"

Relationship of Iraq War to War On Terror

Relationship of Iraq War To War On Terror

1 "Do you think the war in Iraq is part of the war on terrorism, or do you think of it as separate from the war on terrorism?"

Relationship of Iraq War To War On Terror

Effect of War in Iraq on Security Against Terrorism

1 "Do you think the war in Iraq has made this nation more secure or less secure against terrorism?"

Effect of War in Iraq on U.S. Safety from Terrorism

1 "Do you think the war in Iraq has made the U.S. safer or less safe from terrorism?"

Effect of Iraq War On International Relations

U.S-Iraq War Lead to Larger War in Middle East

1 "Do you think a war between the United States and Iraq is likely to lead to a larger war involving other countries in the Middle East?"

Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Troop Level in Iraq (Democrats)

1 "What do you feel the U.S. should do in Iraq? Should it maintain the current number of troops and current operations, keep some troops there to maintain security and stability, slowly withdraw all troops from the country, or immediately withdraw all troops from the country?"

Reduction of Troops Before 2010 Deadline

1 "Would you prefer a draw-down of troops in Iraq before 2010, the year the Pentagon has set for maintaining its currents troop levels?"

Timetable for Troop Withdrawal

1 "Which of the following do you think is a reasonable timetable for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq? Whenever the job is done. 6 months. 1 year. 2 years."

Complete Troop Withdrawal Within a Year

1 "Should all American troops in Iraq be brought home within a year?"

Troop Level in Iraq

Troop Level in Iraq

1 "Which statement comes closest to your point of view or do you fall somewhere in between? We should increase U.S. troops in Iraq OR we should decrease U.S. troops in Iraq."

Troop Withdrawal vs. Democracy in Iraq

1 "Which is more important, getting American troops home as soon as possible or making sure that Iraq becomes a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy?"

Troop Withdrawal vs. Stay the Course

1 "Which statement comes closest to your point of view? It's time we brought the troops home from Iraq, OR we must stay the course in Iraq, even if it costs more American lives?"

Civil War in Iraq

Iraq Outlook Civil War or Stable Government

1 "Generally speaking, do you think Iraq will end up in civil war, or do you think Iraq will establish a stable government?"

Evidence for War in Iraq

War Justified Despite No Evidence of Iraqi WMDs or Al-Qaida Ties

1 "Do you believe the war in Iraq was justified, despite the absence of evidence that Saddam Hussein's regime possessed weapons of mass destruction or had close ties to Al-Qaida and the attacks on Sept. 11?"

Bush Misled America About Iraqi WMDs

1 "Do you think the Bush administration misled the American people about whether Iraq had weapons of mass destruction?"

Bush Removed From Office If Misled About Iraqi WMDs

1 "If it was confirmed that the Bush administration misled the American people about whether or not Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, do you think President Bush should be removed from office?"

Belief in Iraqi Claim It Has No WMDs

1 "Should the U.S. believe Iraq's assertions that it has no chemical, biological or nuclear weapons?"

Trust U.N. Inspectors Investigation of Iraq WMDs

1 "Should the U.S. accept U.N. inspectors as the authoritative source on the truth of Iraq's claim?"

Impact of Iraq War on Vote Choice

Impact On Vote Choice

1 "Do your feelings about the war in Iraq make you more likely to vote for a Democrat or a Republican, or do they have no real effect on your vote?"

Candidate Issue Position On Iraq

1 "Are you more likely to support a Democratic candidate who supported the war in Iraq or President Bush?" Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters.

Candidate Issue Position On Iraq

1 Poll of likely Democratic caucus voters.

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein Immediate Threat to the United States

1 "Do you believe Saddam Hussein is an immediate threat to the United States, or not?"