Majority Of Americans Are Now Against The Afghan War

U.S. Army Spc. Jesus Sanchez watches for suspicious activity during an early morning patrol in Korengal valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2009. Sanchez is a combat medic with the 4th Infantry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Moeller

Public Support For Afghan War Slips In US: Survey -- AFP

WASHINGTON — Americans are turning against the war in Afghanistan and oppose to sending more US troops, a poll showed ahead of pivotal Afghan elections.

The survey results showed US public support sliding for a war that President Barack Obama has defended as a top priority and amid speculation that the top US commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, will request more troops.

Asked if the war has been worth fighting, 51 percent said it was not, while 47 percent endorsed the mission, according to the Washington Post-ABC News poll.

In July, a narrow majority backed the war as worthwhile.

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More News On U.S. Public Opinion And The Afghan War

Afghan war poll triggers Obama political alarms -- L.A. Times
Poll: Americans' mood sours on Afghan war -- MSNBC
US public loses appetite for war -- Financial Times
Poll: Most say Afghanistan war not worth fighting -- AP

My Comment: With no leadership coming from the White House .... and with body bags coming back from Afghanistan every day .... my only surprise is that the numbers for leaving Afghanistan are not higher.