A new national poll finds most U.S. voters oppose recent American military action against Iran and strongly reject the idea of sending ground troops into the conflict.
The Quinnipiac University survey of registered voters shows 53 percent oppose the U.S. military action, while 40 percent support it.
Opposition rises sharply when voters are asked about deploying U.S. ground troops. The poll found 74 percent oppose sending American troops into Iran, while 20 percent support it.
Political divisions were clear in the results. Democrats and independents overwhelmingly oppose the military action, while Republicans largely support it.
Many voters also questioned the threat level that led to the strikes. A majority, 55 percent, said Iran did not pose an imminent military threat to the United States before the current action began.
The poll also shows widespread concern about potential consequences of the conflict. Seventy-seven percent of voters think it is likely the military action could lead to a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Economic worries are also high. About 74 percent of voters said they are concerned the conflict will push oil and gasoline prices higher in the United States.
When asked about how long the conflict could last, only 3 percent expect it to end in days and 18 percent say weeks. Most believe the conflict will continue much longer, with 32 percent predicting months and 39 percent saying about a year or longer.
The survey also measured views of the president. Thirty-seven percent of voters approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling his job, while 57 percent disapprove.
Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,002 registered voters nationwide from March 6–8. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.
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