Poll: U.S., Allies Losing Fight Against Islamic State

Militant Islamist fighters parade on military vehicles along the streets of northern Raqqa province June 30, 2014. (Reuters)

Washington Times: Nearly two-thirds of voters say U.S., allies losing fight against Islamic State

More than 60 percent of U.S. voters say America and its allies are losing the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group and the U.S. is doing too much around the world, according to a new survey.

Sixty-four percent of U.S. voters say America and its allies are losing the fight against the group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, compared to 17 percent who think the U.S. and its allies are winning, according to results from a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday.

And 64 percent of voters say America is doing too much around the world and should focus more on domestic problems, compared to 32 percent who say the U.S. must continue to promote democracy around the world.

WNU Editor: Only two-thirds?