Majority Of Americans Want A Reduced Role In Afghanistan: Poll

Poll: Most Want Troops In Afghanistan Reduced -- CBS News

As the Obama administration prepares for a troop drawdown in Afghanistan, Americans are increasingly ready to see U.S. troops brought home, according to a new CBS News poll.

Sixty-four percent of Americans think the number of troops in Afghanistan should be decreased, according to the poll, conducted June 3-7. That's an increase of 16 points from last month and a record high for that question in CBS News polls. Twenty-two percent said troop levels should stay the same, while 8 percent said they should be increased.

There are currently about 100,000 American troops in Afghanistan, and President Obama has promised to start bringing home troops in July. It's unclear, however how significant the drawdown will be.

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My Comment: The politicians are listening, even though other polls give a different story.