Poll: Support for Afghanistan war at new low

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Source: CNN/The Hill

Poll: Support for Afghanistan war at new low
By Eric Zimmermann - 09/15/09 10:54 AM ET

Public support for the war in Afghanistan has reached a new low, according to a CNN poll released today.

Just 39% of Americans favor the war effort, compared to 58% who oppose it.

Those numbers represent a steady decline since April, when 53% of respondents supported the war effort.

The drop in public support comes as the administration is considering sending more troops to the country. Congressional Democrats have indicated opposition to any troop buildup.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/58743-poll-support-for-afghanistan-war-at-new-low