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Poll Finds Broad Disapproval of Iran War and Trump Handling Amid Deep Partisan Split
politics15 days ago

Poll Finds Broad Disapproval of Iran War and Trump Handling Amid Deep Partisan Split

A Pew Research Center survey of 3,524 U.S. adults (Mar 16–22, 2026) shows Americans largely view the decision to use force in Iran as wrong and disapprove of President Trump's handling, with Democrats overwhelmingly opposing and Republicans mostly approving. The public also expects the conflict to last several months to a year or more and generally believes the action makes the U.S. and the world less safe, though opinions vary by age and party.

via Pew Research Center|
#iran#military-action#partisanship
politics16 days ago

Poll Finds Iran War Seen as Global Risk; Healthcare Costs Dominate Voter Finances

Quinnipiac's national poll of 1,191 registered voters finds 42% say the war with Iran will make the world less safe, 35% say it will be safer, and 20% see no difference; independents and Democrats lean toward 'less safe' while Republicans are more optimistic. Fifty-four percent oppose U.S. military action against Iran (39% support). Trump’s overall approval stands at 38% to 56% disapproval. Among personal finances, healthcare costs top concerns (21%), followed by food costs and mortgage/rent; about half say paying a $1,000 unexpected bill would be difficult. The poll also notes a partisan tilt on U.S. House control in favor of Democrats.

via Quinnipiac University Poll|
#economy#healthcare-costs#iran-war
Trump's Iran War Struggles to Win Support at Home
politics-society26 days ago

Trump's Iran War Struggles to Win Support at Home

The article argues that Trump entered the Iran conflict with little public backing and now faces mounting domestic opposition, with polls showing a majority against the war and voters wary of rising living costs and oil prices. It notes that the administration struggled to build a convincing public rationale, highlights fractures in conservative support, and suggests the political risks may force an earlier end to the conflict as midterms approach.

via The Conversation|
#iran#oil-prices#politics-society
Poll shows Americans back Sinners as 2026 Best Picture frontrunner
entertainment29 days ago

Poll shows Americans back Sinners as 2026 Best Picture frontrunner

A YouGov poll finds Americans favor the film Sinners as the likely Best Picture winner for the 2026 Oscars (17%) and as the should-win choice (19%), with Frankenstein and F1 far behind; about 28% have seen Sinners, 25% Frankenstein, and 14% F1 among the nominees, while roughly half have seen one or more nominees. Public predictions sometimes diverge from the Academy’s decisions, and 31% plan to watch the ceremony, with 52% approving of host Conan O’Brien (79% among those watching).

via YouGov|
#best-picture#entertainment#oscars
Poll finds half of Americans blame Trump for gas price surge
politics29 days ago

Poll finds half of Americans blame Trump for gas price surge

A Morning Consult flash poll cited by Axios shows about 48% of Americans blame President Trump for current high gas prices, the leading attribution among respondents. Some 74% say prices have risen this year, with regular gas around $3.60 per gallon after an 11-day rise. The poll frames the spike as a war-driven price shock that could become a political liability for the White House, which argues disruptions are temporary and prices will fall as conflicts subside.

via Axios|
#energy-policy#gas-prices#morning-consult
Poll: Americans More Open to Continuing Iran Strikes, Yet Casualties and Goals Spark Doubt
politics1 month ago

Poll: Americans More Open to Continuing Iran Strikes, Yet Casualties and Goals Spark Doubt

A Washington Post poll of 1,005 Americans (March 6–9, 2026) finds support for continuing U.S. strikes against Iran rising to 34% from 25%, but 42% want the strikes stopped and 24% are unsure. Overall, 42% support continuing vs 40% opposing. Casualties are viewed as unacceptable by 63%, and only 35% say the Trump administration has clearly explained the goals. A majority (53%) doubt the strikes will contribute to long-term U.S. security. Public opinion remains divided and shifting early in the war, with seven service members killed.

via The Washington Post|
#casualties#foreign-policy#iran
Polls reveal U.S. voters divided over Iran strike and its economic risks
politics1 month ago

Polls reveal U.S. voters divided over Iran strike and its economic risks

Polls taken since the strikes show Americans are divided over U.S. military action against Iran, with a majority opposing and widespread concern that the conflict could raise oil prices and make the U.S. less safe; opinions split along party lines, and many voters remain wary of ground troops and skeptical of the administration's rationale for action.

via PBS|
#iran-war#note-only-first-five-used#oil-prices
Poll shows Americans largely oppose U.S. military action in Iran
politics1 month ago

Poll shows Americans largely oppose U.S. military action in Iran

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds 56% of Americans oppose U.S. military action in Iran and 44% support it, with 54% disapproving of how Trump is handling the Iran situation (36% approve, 10% unsure). Party lines run strong: Republicans back both the president’s approach and strikes, Democrats mostly oppose, and independents tilt against handling action. About 44% view Iran as a major threat to U.S. security, 40% as a minor threat, and 15% as no threat, showing nuanced public sentiment as the conflict unfolds and debate over war powers continues.

via PBS|
#iran#partisanship#politics
Public opinion cools on Trump's Iran strategy, NBC poll shows
politics1 month ago

Public opinion cools on Trump's Iran strategy, NBC poll shows

NBC News surveys 1,000 registered voters Feb. 27–Mar. 3 and finds 54% disapprove of how Trump is handling the Iran situation, while 52% say the U.S. should not have launched the military action. Dems are overwhelmingly opposed (89%), independents lean against (58%), and Republicans are split, with MAGA-aligned Republicans largely backing the strikes (90%). The results also show demographic gaps by age, education, and gender, indicating pronounced partisan polarization over the war and its justification.

via NBC News|
#foreign-policy#iran#politics
Unified at War, Divided at Home: The U.S.-Israel Campaign to Remake the Middle East
world1 month ago

Unified at War, Divided at Home: The U.S.-Israel Campaign to Remake the Middle East

The piece argues that the U.S. and Israel have mounted the first truly joint operation against Iran, signaling a historic shift in alliance practice with fused intelligence and shared risk, but rising domestic political divisions in both countries threaten long-term support and future coordination; while militarily advancing goals like crippling Iran’s missiles and leadership, the outcome now hinges on leadership and public opinion, as regional stability remains uncertain after the campaign ends.

via Foreign Affairs|
#iran-confrontation#joint-military-operations#middle-east-security