CNN Poll: Majority for timetable and Iraq's independence

[ProSense]

CNN Poll conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. June 14-15, 2006. N=1,017 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

"Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the situation in Iraq?"

6/14-15/06

Approve 39%
Disapprove 54%
Unsure 8%


"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?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

6/14-15/06

A Mistake 54%
Not a Mistake 42%
Unsure 4%


"Do you favor or oppose the U.S. war with Iraq?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

6/14-15/06

Favor 38%
Oppose 54%
Unsure 8%

"In general, how would you say things are going for the U.S. in Iraq: very well, moderately well, moderately badly or very badly?"

6/14-15/06

Very Well 7%
Moderately Well 34%
Moderately Badly 29%
Very Badly 26%
Unsure 4%

"Which comes closer to your view about U.S. troops in Iraq? The U.S. should set a timetable for withdrawal by announcing that it will remove all of its troops from Iraq by a certain date. The U.S. should keep troops in Iraq as long as necessary without setting any timetable for withdrawal." Options rotated

6/14-15/06

Timetable 53%
No Timetable 41%
Unsure 6%


"As you may know, the Iraqis have recently formed a new government in that country. Do you think that the next government will be strong enough a year from now to maintain order in Iraq without assistance from U.S. troops?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5
.
6/14-15/06

Yes 30%
No 48%
Unsure 22% .

"As you may know, the Iraqis have recently formed a new government in that country. Do you think that the next government will be strong enough a few years from now to maintain order in Iraq without assistance from U.S. troops?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5
.
6/14-15/06

Yes 50%
No 33%
Unsure 17%


http://www.pollingreport.com/iraq.htm

The last two question show that people don't believe staying in Iraq another year will accomplish anything, and that the Iraqis will eventually solve their own crisis.