Support For Afghan War Rises, Poll Shows -- Washington Post
The number of Americans who say the war in Afghanistan is worth fighting has increased for the first time since President Obama announced at the end of 2009 that he would boost troop levels, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
The finding may give Obama slightly more political breathing room as he decides how many troops to withdraw from Afghanistan in July, the deadline he set 18 months ago to begin bringing home the additional U.S. forces.
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My Comment: The summer fighting season is now starting in Afghanistan, and trends indicate a body count even greater than last years. My prediction ..... President Obama may be receiving a bump in the polls from registered Democrats after the Bin Laden killing, but this will quickly dissipate as the body bags start returning home from Afghanistan.
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