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ISIS See also: Terrorism | Refugees | Syria

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). Oct. 28-30, 2019. N=666 adults nationwide.

"Have you seen, read, or heard the news coverage of the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a U.S. military raid in Syria?"

		Yes	No	Unsure
		%	%	%
	10/28-30/19	84	15	1

"Do you think the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi makes the United States more safe, less safe, does it have no real impact on the U.S. either way, or do you not have an opinion about this?"

		More safe	Less safe	No real impact	Don't have an opinion	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/28-30/19	40	9	29	20	2

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Oct. 27-30, 2019. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.7.

"A raid by U.S. forces has killed the leader of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State or ISIS, a man named Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. How much credit, if any, do you think Trump should get for the killing of al-Baghdadi: a great deal of credit, some, not much or none at all?"

		A great deal	Some	Not much	None at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/27-30/19	22	32	18	21	7

"As a result of al-Baghdadi's death, do you think the United States is safer from terrorism, more at risk now, or has there not been much of a change?"

		Safer	More at risk	Not much of a change	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/27-30/19	26	16	54	4

"Before the death of al-Baghdadi, Trump ordered the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Syria-Turkey border. Do you think the withdrawal of U.S. forces will strengthen or weaken U.S. efforts against the terrorist group known as the Islamic State or ISIS, or will it make no difference in this?"

		Strengthen	Weaken	Make no difference	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/27-30/19	12	44	37	8

"In withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria, Trump ended a U.S. military alliance with the Syrian Kurds. Do you think this decision will help the United States' reputation as a trusted ally, hurt its reputation, or will it make no difference in this?"

		Help	Hurt	Make no difference	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/27-30/19	8	51	36	5

CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Oct. 17-20, 2019. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.7.

"How likely do you think it is that the change in U.S. policy in Syria will result in a re-emergence of ISIS: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely?"

		Very likely	Somewhat likely	Not too likely	Not at all likely	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/17-20/19	36	33	14	9	8

Marist Poll. April 11-12, 2017. N=1,069 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Do you think ISIS is a major threat to the security of the United States, a minor threat, or no threat at all?"

		A major threat	A minor threat	No threat at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/11-12/17	70	22	5	2

CNN/ORC Poll. April 28-May 1, 2016. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Would you say that the following represent a very serious threat to the United States, a moderately serious threat, just a slight threat, or no threat at all? The Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS."

		Very serious	Moderately serious	Just slight	No threat at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/28 - 5/1/16	73	17	5	5	-
	10/14-17/15	70	19	6	3	1
	4/16-19/15	68	19	6	6	1

"Now here are a few questions about the Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS that controls some areas of Iraq and Syria. The group is also sometimes referred to as ISIL, or as the Islamic State. As you may know, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq and in Syria and has special forces troops on the ground in both countries to advise and assist in fighting ISIS, but there are no U.S. combat troops fighting ISIS forces in either country. "In general, how would you say things are going for the U.S. in its military action against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria: very well, moderately well, moderately badly, or very badly?"

		Very well	Moderately well	Moderately badly	Very badly	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/28 - 5/1/16	7	38	35	19	2
	11/27 - 12/1/15	5	33	35	25	2
	10/14-17/15	4	27	36	31	2
	5/29-31/15	2	36	32	29	1
	2/12-15/15	5	36	37	21	1
	10/24-26/14	5	43	33	16	3

"Overall, do you think the U.S. military response to ISIS has been too aggressive, not aggressive enough, or about right?" N=505 (Version A); margin of error ą 4.5

		Too aggressive	Not aggressive enough	About right	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/28 - 5/1/16	3	57	38	2
	11/27 - 12/1/15	4	68	26	2

"Do you favor or oppose the United States sending ground troops into combat operations against ISIS forces in Iraq or Syria?" N=496 (Version B); margin of error ą 4.5

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/28 - 5/1/16	48	48	4
	12/17-21/15	49	49	2
	11/27 - 12/1/15	53	45	2
	10/14-17/15	46	51	4
	8/13-16/15	47	51	2
	5/29-31/15	43	55	2
	2/12-15/15	47	50	3
	11/21-23/14	43	55	2
	10/24-26/14	45	53	2
	9/25-28/14	38	60	2

"Just your best guess: Do you think there are terrorists associated with ISIS who are currently in the United States and have the resources to launch a major terrorist attack against the U.S. at any time, or not?"

		There are	There are not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/28 - 5/1/16	78	20	1
	11/27 - 12/1/15	81	16	3
	5/29-31/15	76	22	2
	9/5-7/14	71	27	2

Quinnipiac University. Dec. 16-20, 2015. N=1,140 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.9.

"Do you think that President Obama is taking the threat from ISIS seriously enough, or do you think President Obama is not taking the threat from ISIS seriously enough?"

		Seriously enough	Not seriously enough	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	12/16-20/15	44	54	2

"Would you support or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	12/16-20/15	52	40	8
	Republicans	75	17	8
	Democrats	41	52	7
	Independents	45	48	7

	11/23-30/15	54	41	6
	8/20-25/15	52	41	7

"Do you think the United States and its allies are winning or losing the fight against ISIS?"

		Winning	Losing	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	12/16-20/15	25	57	18
	11/23-30/15	23	62	16
	8/20-25/15	21	57	22

"Do you think that combating ISIS with overwhelming military force will be more likely to help end the terrorist threat, or do you think that combating ISIS with overwhelming military force will be more likely to create additional terrorist threats in the future?"

		Help end threat	Create additional threats	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	12/16-20/15	52	35	13

"Which of the following comes closest to your point of view? The U.S. should be leading the fight against ISIS. The U.S. should be a part of a coalition to fight ISIS, but not necessarily lead. OR, The U.S. should not be fighting ISIS."

		Lead the fight	Be part of coalition	Not fight	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	12/16-20/15	27	66	5	3

CNN/ORC Poll. Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2015. N=1,020 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Whose policies do you blame for the problems that the U.S. is currently facing in Iraq: the policies of George W. Bush or the policies of Barack Obama?"

		Bush	Obama	Neither/ Both (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	11/27 - 12/1/15	42	39	17	1
	5/29-31/15	43	44	11	1

CBS News Poll. Nov. 19-22, 2015. N=1,205 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"How would you say things are going for the U.S. in its fight against the militant group ISIS in Iraq and Syria? Would you say things are going very well, somewhat well, somewhat badly, or very badly?"

		Very well	Somewhat well	Somewhat badly	Very badly	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	3	26	33	29	9
	11/6-10/15	2	19	36	36	7
	7/29 - 8/2/15	2	26	36	28	8
	4/30 - 5/3/15	2	25	34	30	8
	3/21-24/15	2	26	34	31	8
	2/13-17/15	2	26	34	33	6
	10/23-27/14	3	30	33	24	9

"Do you think Barack Obama has a clear plan for dealing with ISIS militants, or not?"

		Yes	No	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	23	66	11
	3/21-24/15	25	64	11
	2/13-17/15	30	60	10
	10/23-27/14	29	61	10
	10/3-6/14	36	56	8
	9/12-15/14	35	55	10

"Do you favor or oppose U.S. airstrikes against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	75	17	8
	2/13-17/15	77	16	7
	10/23-27/14	71	20	9

"Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops into Iraq or Syria to fight ISIS militants?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	50	42	8
	Republicans	66	29	5
	Democrats	43	48	9
	Independents	45	46	8

	7/29 - 8/2/15	46	45	9
	3/21-24/15	43	46	10
	2/13-17/15	57	37	6
	10/23-27/14	47	46	6
	10/3-6/14	44	50	5
	9/12-15/14	39	55	6

"Do you think the United States will be able to remove the threat from ISIS militants using airstrikes alone, or do you think ground troops will be necessary in order to remove the threat from ISIS militants?"

		Airstrikes alone	Ground troops necessary	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	20	63	17
	2/13-17/15	18	65	17
	10/23-27/14	19	64	17
	10/3-6/14	21	65	15

"Do you think the United States should or should not take the leading role among all other countries in the fight against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	44	50	6

"How concerned are you that U.S. intervention in Iraq and Syria will lead to a long and costly involvement there: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not at all concerned?"

		Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not too concerned	Not at all concerned	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	11/19-22/15	46	37	10	5	2
	2/13-17/15	43	42	10	3	2
	10/23-27/14	48	37	8	5	2
	10/3-6/14	53	34	7	4	2
	9/12-15/14	40	43	12	4	2

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Nov. 16-19. N=1,004 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.5.

"As you may know, the group called the Islamic State, or ISIS, has taken responsibility for attacks that killed about 130 people in Paris last week. Do you think the United States should or should not take part in a military response to these attacks?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	11/16-19/15	73	23	4

"As you may know, the group called the Islamic State, or ISIS, has taken responsibility for attacks that killed about 130 people in Paris last week. Do you think the United States should or should not take part in a military response to these attacks?" If should take part: "Do you think the United States should take a leading role in a military response to these attacks, or a supporting role?" Options rotated Combined responses.

		Should: Leading	Should: Supporting	Should not	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	11/16-19/15	23	50	23	4


"Do you support or oppose increased U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	11/16-19/15	73	23	4

"Do you support or oppose the increased use of U.S. ground forces against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	11/16-19/15	60	37	3

"Do you think the United States is at war with radical Islam, or not?"

		At war	Not at war	Unsure
		%	%	%
	11/16-19/15	59	37	4

Bloomberg Politics Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. Nov. 16-17, 2015. N=628 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.9.

"Turning now to the conflict involving ISIS, the Islamic State. Do you think the U.S. should or should not send American troops to Iraq or Syria to fight the Islamic State?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	44	45	11
	Republicans	64	27	9
	Democrats	31	59	11

"Given the history between the two nations, do you think it is a good idea or bad idea for the U.S. to enter into a military coalition with Russia to combat Islamic terrorism?"

		Good idea	Bad idea	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	53	35	12
	Republicans	59	31	10
	Democrats	50	40	10

"Are you mostly confident or mostly not confident the U.S. has done enough to protect the homeland against an attack similar to what happened in Paris?"

		Confident	Not confident	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	48	46	6
	Republicans	32	63	6
	Democrats	62	34	4

CNN/ORC Poll. Aug. 13-16, 2015. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Do you favor or oppose the United States sending ground troops into combat operations against ISIS forces in Iraq or Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	47	51	2
	Men	56	41	2
	Women	39	60	1
	Democrats	30	68	2
	Independents	47	51	2
	Republicans	68	30	1

"How likely do you think it is that the U.S. will eventually send ground troops into combat operations against ISIS forces in Iraq or Syria: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely or not likely at all?"

		Very likely	Somewhat likely	Not too likely	Not likely at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	8/13-16/15	35	40	14	9	2
	5/29-31/15	28	42	20	8	1
	9/25-28/14	36	39	17	7	1

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). June 14-18, 2015. N=approx. 500 adults nationwide.

"Now, as you may know, a terrorist group called ISIS that is operating in Syria and Iraq has declared an independent Islamic state. When it comes to the United States re-committing our military forces to Iraq to fight against ISIS, which of the following best describes your point of view? You favor sending troops in for as long as it takes to get the job done. You favor sending in troops for a short period to allow the Iraqi Army to take over. OR, You do not favor sending any troops in at all."

		Send troops for as long as it takes	Send troops for a short period	Do not send troops at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	6/14-18/15	28	32	38	2

CNN/ORC Poll. March 13-15, 2015. N=1,009 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Now here are a few questions about the Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS that controls some areas of Iraq and Syria. The group is also sometimes referred to as ISIL or as the Islamic State. As you may know, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq and in Syria, but there are no U.S. combat troops fighting ISIS forces in either country. "How serious a threat do you think ISIS poses to the United States: very serious, fairly serious, just somewhat serious, or not so serious?"

		Very serious	Fairly serious	Just somewhat serious	Not so serious	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	3/13-15/15	56	24	14	6	-
	11/21-23/14	53	20	16	10	-
	9/25-28/14	45	23	23	8	1
	9/5-7/14	45	22	23	10	-

"Regarding the situation in Iraq and Syria, how confident are you that the U.S. effort to degrade and destroy the military ability of ISIS forces will succeed? Are you very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not confident at all?" N=506 (Version A), margin of error ą 4.5

		Very confident	Somewhat confident	Not too confident	Not confident at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	3/13-15/15	21	35	27	16	1
	11/21-23/14	18	40	29	13	1
	10/24-26/14	16	38	29	16	1
	9/25-28/14	19	42	26	12	1

"How worried are you that the military action against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria will develop into a larger war that could spread throughout the region and other parts of the world? Would you say you are very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not worried at all?" N=503 (Version B), margin of error ą 4.5

		Very worried	Somewhat worried	Not too worried	Not worried at all
		%	%	%	%
	3/13-15/15	30	49	14	6
	9/25-28/14	19	46	24	10

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). March 1-5, 2015. N=approx. 500 adults nationwide.

"Now, as you may know, a terrorist group called ISIS that is operating in Syria and Iraq has declared an independent Islamic state. Now, would you say that the United States is very likely to succeed against ISIS, somewhat likely to succeed, not very likely to succeed, or not at all likely to succeed against ISIS?"

		Very likely to succeed	Somewhat likely to succeed	Not very likely to succeed	Not at all likely to succeed	Depends (vol.)/ Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	3/1-5/15	32	41	17	5	5

McClatchy-Marist Poll. March 1-4, 2015. N=1,253 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.8.

"Do you want your member of Congress to vote for or against President Obama's proposal to use U.S. military force against ISIS, the Islamic State group?"

		For	Against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	3/1-4/15	62	25	13

"When it comes to combating ISIS, the Islamic State group, do you support the United States sending a large number of U.S. ground forces, sending a limited number of U.S. ground forces, or not sending U.S. ground forces at all?"

		Large number	Limited number	None at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	3/1-4/15	24	41	27	7

Pew Research Center. Feb. 18-22, 2015. N=1,504 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.9.

"Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria?"

		Approve	Disapprove	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	2/18-22/15	63	30	7
	10/15-20/14	57	33	10

"How well is the U.S. military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria going: very well, fairly well, not too well, or not at all well?"

		Very well	Fairly well	Not too well	Not at all well	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	2/18-22/15	7	30	38	20	5
	10/15-20/14	5	29	38	21	8

"What concerns you more about the U.S. military action in Iraq and Syria? That the U.S. will go too far in getting involved in the situation. That the U.S. will not go far enough in stopping the Islamic militants." Options rotated

		Will go too far	Will not go far enough	Both (vol.)	Neither (vol.)	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	2/18-22/15	46	49	1	1	4
	10/15-20/14	47	43	1	2	7
	9/11-14/14	41	41	3	6	9

"Would you favor or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops to fight Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	2/18-22/15	47	49	4
	Republicans	67	31
	Independents	48	48
	Democrats	32	63

	10/15-20/14	39	55	6

"Overall, do you think the United States and its allies will definitely succeed, probably succeed, probably fail, or definitely fail in their military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria?"

		Definitely succeed	Probably succeed	Probably fail	Definitely fail	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	2/18-22/15	15	45	28	5	6

CBS News Poll. Feb. 13-17, 2015. N=1,006 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Barack Obama has asked Congress to authorize the use of military force against the militant group ISIS for three years with no geographical limitations. The authorization would allow using U.S. ground troops for limited operations but would rule out using them for long term operations. Do you favor or oppose Congress passing this authorization?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	2/13-17/15	66	26	7

"Do you think the militant group ISIS is a threat to the security of the United States, or not?" If yes: "Do you think it is a major threat or a minor threat?"

		Yes: A major threat	Yes: A minor threat	Not a threat	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	2/13-17/15	65	18	13	4
	10/23-27/14	58	21	15	6
	10/3-6/14	61	21	14	4
	9/12-15/14	58	21	16	4

CNN/ORC Poll. Feb. 12-15, 2015. N=1,027 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Now here are a few questions about the Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS that controls some areas of Iraq and Syria. The group is also sometimes referred to as ISIL or as the Islamic State. As you may know, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq and in Syria, but there are no U.S. combat troops fighting ISIS forces in either country. "President Obama has asked Congress for the authority to continue to use military force against ISIS. Do you think he was right to ask Congress for that authority or should he have the option of continuing to use military force against ISIS without authorization from Congress?"

		Was right to ask Congress	Should have option of continuing w/o Congress	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/12-15/15	77	21	2

"Do you think Congress should or should not vote to give President Obama the authority to continue to use military force against ISIS?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/12-15/15	78	21	1

NBC News/Marist Poll. Feb. 11-12, 2015. N=603 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 4.

"Have you heard or read anything about President Obama's request to Congress to authorize U.S. military force against ISIS, the Islamic State Group, or not?"

		Have	Have not
		%	%
	2/11-12/15	69	31

"President Obama has asked Congress to vote to allow the use of U.S. military force against ISIS, the Islamic State group. The president is requesting authorization for three years, with no geographic limitations. The president is also asking for flexibility for limited ground operations by the U.S. military, but rules out deploying a long-standing ground force. Do you want your member of Congress to vote for or against this authorization?"

		For	Against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/11-12/15	54	32	13

"Do you think President Obama's proposal will or will not have bipartisan support in Congress?"

		Will	Will not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/11-12/15	40	44	16

"Do you believe the United States and its allies will be able to or will not be able to defeat ISIS, the Islamic State group?"

		Will	Will not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/11-12/15	66	23	11

"When it comes to combating ISIS, the Islamic State group, do you support the United States sending a large number of U.S. ground forces, sending a limited number of U.S. ground forces, or not sending U.S. ground forces at all?"

		A large number	A limited number	None at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	2/11-12/15	26	40	26	7

"How much confidence do you have in President Obama's strategy to combat ISIS, the Islamic State group: a great deal of confidence, a good amount, not very much, or none at all?"

		A great deal	A good amount	Not very much	None at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	2/11-12/15	12	33	27	21	6

CNN/ORC Poll. Nov. 21-23, 2014. N=1,045 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Now here are a few questions about the Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS that controls some areas of Iraq and Syria. The group is also sometimes referred to as ISIL or as the Islamic State. As you may know, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq and in Syria, but there are no U.S. combat troops fighting ISIS forces in either country. "Based on what you have read or heard, do you favor or oppose the military airstrikes conducted by the United States and its Western European and Arab allies against the ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	11/21-23/14	78	20	1
	10/24-26/14	76	21	3
	9/25-28/14	73	24	3

Quinnipiac University. Nov. 18-23, 2014. N=1,623 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.4.

"Do you think the United States military should have combat troops on the ground in Iraq or not?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/18-23/14	37	55	8

"Do you believe the international coalition put together by the White House to defeat ISIS is working or not?"

		Is working	Is not working	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	11/18-23/14	19	61	21

USA Today Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Nov. 13-16, 2014. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.6.

"Do you think President Obama needs authorization from Congress for the use of force against the Islamic terror group known as ISIS, or can he continue to send troops without authorization?"

		Needs authorization	Doesn't need authorization	Unsure	Refused
		%	%	%	%
	11/13-16/14	62	30	7	1

CNN/ORC Poll. Oct. 24-26, 2014. N=1,018 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"If ISIS forces in Iraq attacked the U.S. embassy or other U.S. facilities in Baghdad, would you favor or oppose sending ground troops into combat operations against ISIS in that circumstance?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	10/24-26/14	72	27	1

"If Iraq were to fall into the hands of the Islamic militants, do you think this would be a serious setback for U.S. prestige in the world, only a minor setback or not a setback at all?"

		A serious setback	Only a minor setback	Not a setback	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/24-26/14	53	34	12	1

"Do you think that the military action against ISIS will be a long conflict or a short conflict?" N=503 (Version A), margin of error ą 4.5.

		A long conflict	A short conflict	Unsure
		%	%	%
	10/24-26/14	84	16	1

"Do you think the military action against ISIS will be difficult, or comparatively easy?" N=515 (Version B), margin of error ą 4.5.

		Difficult	Comparatively easy	Unsure
		%	%	%
	10/24-26/14	81	16	3

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). Oct. 8-12, 2014. N=1,000 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.1.

"Now, as you may know, a terrorist group called ISIS is operating in Syria and Iraq. ISIS militants have made significant territorial gains in these countries and have declared an independent Islamic state. ... "Is taking military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in our national interest or not? If you do not know enough about this to have an opinion, please just say so and we will move on."

		Is in our national interest	Is not in our national interest	Don't know enough	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/8-12/14	61	16	22	1
	9/3-7/14	61	13	24	2

"Now, more specifically, should U.S. military action against ISIS be limited to only airstrikes, should it include both airstrikes and American combat troops on the ground, or should U.S. military action not be taken at all?"

		Only airstrikes	Airstrikes & ground troops	No military action at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	10/8-12/14	35	41	15	9
	9/3-7/14	40	34	15	11

CBS News Poll. Oct. 3-6, 2014. N=1,260 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"A militant group called the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, known as ISIS or ISIL, has taken control of some areas in Iraq and Syria and has killed two American journalists. How much have you heard or read about ISIS and their actions: a lot, some or not much?"

		A lot	Some	Not much	Nothing at all (vol.)
		%	%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	56	31	12	1
	9/12-15/14	48	33	18	2

"Do you favor or oppose U.S. airstrikes against ISIS militants in IRAQ?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	73	21	7
	9/12-15/14	71	21	8

"Do you favor or oppose U.S. airstrikes against ISIS militants in SYRIA?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	72	20	8
	9/12-15/14	69	21	9

"Which comes closest to your view about U.S. airstrikes against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria? The U.S. is currently at war. OR, The U.S. is involved in a military action, but it is not at war." Options rotated

		At war	Not at war	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	40	56	3

"Do you think it is necessary for Congress to approve military action against ISIS militants in Syria, or do you think President Obama has the authority to take military action against ISIS militants in Syria without getting approval of Congress?" Options rotated

		Needs Congress	President has the authority	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	62	33	5

"Congress is currently in recess and will return after the November midterm elections. Do you think Congress should return to Washington now and debate the issue of U.S. military action against ISIS, or don't you think this is necessary?"

		Should return now	Not necessary	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	80	17	3

"How would you rate the job Barack Obama has done in assessing the threat posed by ISIS militants in the past few months: excellent, good, fair or poor?"

		Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	8	24	34	31	4

"How would you rate the job Congress has done in assessing the threat posed by ISIS militants in the past few months: excellent, good, fair or poor?"

		Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	4	13	43	34	6

"How would you rate the job U.S. intelligence agencies have done in assessing the threat posed by ISIS militants in the past few months: excellent, good, fair or poor?"

		Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	10/3-6/14	9	31	36	16	7

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Sept. 24-28, 2014. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.5.

"Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation involving the insurgents known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria?"

		Approve	Disapprove	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/24-28/14	50	44	6

"Do you support or oppose the U.S.-led airstrikes that are under way against Islamic State insurgents and related targets in Syria?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/24-28/14	70	26	3

"Do you support or oppose sending U.S. forces to Iraq to train Iraqi government troops and coordinate airstrikes against Islamic State fighters?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/24-28/14	53	44	3

CNN/ORC Poll. Sept. 25-28, 2014. N=1,055 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Now suppose that the U.S. were conducting those airstrikes alone, with no other countries participating or supporting the U.S. In that circumstance, would you favor or oppose U.S. military airstrikes against the ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/25-28/14	50	49	1

"In general, how concerned are you about the current situation regarding ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not very concerned, or not concerned at all?"

		Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not very concerned	Not concerned at all
		%	%	%	%
	9/25-28/14	51	34	9	7
	9/5-7/14	53	34	9	4

"Do you favor or oppose the United States providing weapons and military training to some rebels in Syria who are fighting ISIS forces in Syria?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/25-28/14	42	54	4

"Do you think the military action against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria has made terrorist attacks in the United States more likely, less likely, or don't you think that military action has made any difference?"

		More likely	Less likely	No difference	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	9/25-28/14	45	12	42	1

NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Annenberg Poll. Sept. 19-25, 2014. N=1,283 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.2.

"If it were determined by the military commanders that the best way to defeat the ISIS army was to use American military troops on the ground, would you be in favor of this decision or would you be in opposition to this decision, or do you really not have an opinion one way or the other?"

		In favor	Opposed	No opinion either way	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	9/19-25/14	45	37	16	2

"When President Obama says: 'America has no intention of using American military troops in ground action to fight against the ISIS army' -- do you feel that America will end up using American military ground forces, or do you feel that America will not end up using American military ground forces?"

		Will use ground forces	Will not use ground forces	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/19-25/14	72	20	8

Gallup Poll. Sept. 20-21, 2014. N=1,013 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 4.

"Next we have a question about the military action the United States is taking in Iraq and Syria against Islamic militants, commonly known as ISIS. Do you approve or disapprove of this U.S. military action?"

		Approve	Disapprove	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/20-21/14	60	31	9

"Would you favor or oppose the United States sending ground troops to Iraq and Syria in order to assist groups in those countries that are fighting the Islamic militants?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/20-21/14	40	54	6

"Do you believe the Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria pose a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not much of a threat to the vital interests of the United States?"

		Critical	Important, not critical	Not much of a threat	No threat (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	9/20-21/14	50	31	12	1	6

"How closely have you followed the news about the actions of the Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

		Very closely	Somewhat closely	Not too closely	Not at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	9/20-21/14	34	41	19	6	1

CBS News/New York Times Poll. Sept. 12-15, 2014. N=1,009 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Do you think Barack Obama is being too tough, not tough enough or about right in dealing with ISIS militants?"

		Too tough	Not tough enough	About right	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	9/12-15/14	2	57	31	10

"Do you favor or oppose the U.S. training and providing military equipment to rebels in Syria so that they can fight ISIS militants?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	9/12-15/14	48	40	11

"Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending additional military advisors to Iraq to help the Iraqi army fight ISIS militants?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	9/12-15/14	66	29	6

Pew Research Center. Sept. 11-14, 2014. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.6.

"As you may know, Barack Obama has announced a plan for a military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, involving U.S. airstrikes and U.S. military training for opposition groups. Overall, do you approve or disapprove of this plan?"

		Approve	Disapprove	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	ALL	53	29	19
	Republicans	64	27	9
	Independents	47	33	20
	Democrats	60	24	16

"Do you think the U.S. military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria will increase the chances of terrorist attacks in the U.S., decrease the chances of terrorist attacks in the U.S., or not make much difference?"

		Increase chances	Decrease chances	Not much difference	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%
	9/11-14/14	34	18	41	7

CNN/ORC Poll. Sept. 5-7, 2014. N=1,014 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"Now here are a few questions about the Islamic militant group often referred to as ISIS that controls some areas of Iraq and Syria. The group is also sometimes referred to as ISIL. As you may know, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq, but not in Syria. ... "Do you think Barack Obama does or does not have a clear plan for dealing with ISIS?"

		Does	Does not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/5-7/14	30	67	3

"If the United States decides to take any additional military action against ISIS, do you think it should do so only if other countries support and participate in that action, or do you think the U.S. should take additional military action against ISIS by itself if other countries are unwilling to participate?"

		Only if other countries participate	By itself if other countries are unwilling	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/5-7/14	60	38	2

"Here are some actions which the United States and its allies might take in response to the current situation regarding ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following. ..."

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%

	"Additional military airstrikes against ISIS forces in Iraq"
	9/5-7/14	76	23	1

	"Military airstrikes against ISIS forces in Syria"
	9/5-7/14	75	24	1

	"Sending U.S. ground troops to Iraq and Syria"
	9/5-7/14	38	61	2

	"Providing humanitarian aid to people in Iraq and Syria"
	9/5-7/14	83	16	2

	"Sending weapons and military aid to the forces fighting against ISIS"
	9/5-7/14	62	37	2

"Do you think President Obama should ask Congress for the authority to use additional military force against ISIS, or do you think he should have the option of using additional military force against ISIS without authorization from Congress?"

		Should ask for the authority	Should have option of force without authorization	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/5-7/14	72	26	2

"If President Obama asks Congress for the authority to use additional military force against ISIS, do you think Congress should or should not vote to give him the authority to do so?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	82	15	3
	Democrats	84	14	2
	Independents	78	18	4
	Republicans	89	10	1

"Would you be more likely to vote for your representative in Congress if that person voted in favor of using U.S. military force against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, or if that person voted against using military force in those countries, or would it not make a difference to your vote either way?"

		If voted in favor	If voted against	No difference	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	9/5-7/14	35	9	55	1

"As you may know, ISIS militants recently beheaded two U.S. citizens who had been held captive and released videos showing the beheadings. What was your personal reaction to those events? Did they make you feel angry, upset but not angry, concerned but not upset, or are you not concerned about those events?"

		Angry	Upset, not angry	Concerned, not upset	Not concerned	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	9/5-7/14	55	21	18	5	1

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. Sept. 4-7, 2014. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.5.

"As you may know, a group of Sunni insurgents called the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS, has taken control of parts of Iraq and Syria. How much, if at all, do you see ISIS as a threat to the vital interests of the United States? Would you say it's a very serious threat, somewhat serious, not so serious or not serious at all?"

		Very serious	Somewhat serious	Not so serious	Not serious at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	9/4-7/14	59	31	5	2	2

"Overall, do you support or oppose U.S. airstrikes against the Sunni insurgents in Iraq?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/4-7/14	71	23	7
	8/13-17/14	54	39	8
	6/18-22/14	45	46	8

"Overall, do you support or oppose expanding U.S. airstrikes against the Sunni insurgents into Syria?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/4-7/14	65	28	7

"Do you support or oppose the United States providing arms and ammunition to the Kurdish military forces, who are opposing the Sunni insurgents in Iraq?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	9/4-7/14	58	32	10
	8/13-17/14	45	49	6

Pew Research Center/USA Today. Aug. 14-17, 2014. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.6.

"Do you think the U.S. has a responsibility to do something about the violence in Iraq, or doesn't the U.S. have this responsibility?"

		Has a responsibility	Doesn't have this responsibility	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	8/14-17/14	44	41	15
	7/8-14/14	39	55	6

"Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. airstrikes against militants in Iraq in response to violence against civilians?"

		Approve	Disapprove	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	ALL	54	31	15
	Republicans	71	14	15
	Democrats	54	35	11
	Independents	50	37	13

"What concerns you more about the U.S. military action in Iraq? That the U.S. will go too far in getting involved in the situation. That the U.S. will not go far enough in stopping the Islamic militants." Options rotated

		Will go too far	Will not go far enough	Both (vol.)	Neither (vol.)	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	ALL	51	32	2	5	9
	Republicans	34	57
	Democrats	62	25
	Independents	56	28

Pew Research Center. July 8-14, 2014. N=1,805 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.7.

"Turning to the situation in Iraq -- How much, if anything, have you read or heard about the current violence in Iraq and the takeover of large parts of the country by a radical militant group: a lot, a little, or nothing at all?"

		A lot	A little	Nothing at all	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%
	7/8-14/14	45	40	14	1

"Do you think the U.S. has a responsibility to do something about the violence in Iraq, or doesn't the U.S. have this responsibility?"

		Has a responsibility	Doesn't have this responsibility	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	ALL	39	55	6
	Republicans	48	45	7
	Democrats	35	61	4
	Independents	39	56	5

"Please tell me how much, if at all, each of the following has contributed to the current violence and instability in Iraq. First, [see below]. Has this contributed a lot, some, not much or not at all to the current violence and instability? How about [see below]?"

		A lot	Some	Not much	Not at all	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%

	"The U.S.-led war in Iraq"
	7/8-14/14	32	33	15	12	7

	"The withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops from Iraq"
	7/8-14/14	39	32	13	11	6

	"Religious and ethnic rivalries in Iraq"
	7/8-14/14	55	20	9	8	7

Quinnipiac University. June 24-30, 2014. N=1,446 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ą 2.6.

"Do you support or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops back into Iraq to help the Iraqi government defeat Islamic militants?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	29	63	8

"Do you think the U.S. should launch airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq using piloted aircraft, or launch airstrikes that do not put U.S. lives at risk such as drones or cruise missiles, or a combination of both piloted aircraft and drones or cruise missiles, or should the U.S. not launch airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq?"

		Piloted aircraft	Drones, missiles	Combination	No airstrikes	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	2	20	30	39	9

"Who do you blame more for the situation in Iraq: President Obama or former President George W. Bush?"

		Obama	Bush	Neither (vol.)	Both (vol.)	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	27	51	11	5	5

"Do you think it is in the national interest of the United States to be involved in the conflict in Iraq, or not?"

		In the national interest	Not in the national interest	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	39	56	6

"Do you think the U.S. should or should not work with Iran to help the Iraqi government defeat Islamic militants?"

		Should	Should not	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	39	51	9

"If Islamic militants take over Iraq, how likely do you think it is that they would launch a terrorist attack against the U.S. in the near future: very likely, somewhat likely, not so likely, or not likely at all?"

		Very likely	Somewhat likely	Not so likely	Not likely at all	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/24-30/14	37	35	16	8	5

CBS News/New York Times Poll. June 20-22, 2014. N=1,009 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.

"A militant group called the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, known as ISIS or ISIL, has recently taken control of some areas of Iraq. How much have you heard or read about this recent violence in Iraq: a lot, some, or not much?"

		A lot	Some	Not much	Nothing (vol.)
		%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	36	31	29	3

"Do you think the United States has a responsibility to do something about the violence in Iraq in which militants have taken control of some areas of the country, or doesn't the United States have this responsibility?"

		Does have	Doesn't have	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	ALL	42	50	7
	Republicans	52	42	6
	Democrats	43	51	6
	Independent	37	55	8

"Do you think Barack Obama should be doing more to address the violence in Iraq, should be doing less to address the violence in Iraq, or is he doing the right amount?"

		More	Less	Right amount	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	ALL	29	22	41	8
	Republicans	53	21	19	7
	Democrats	13	19	63	5
	Independent	29	25	37	10

"Do you think Barack Obama has clearly explained what the United States' goals are in Iraq, or hasn't he done that yet?"

		Has clearly explained	Hasn't done that yet	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	23	67	10

"As you may know, in response to recent violence, the United States is sending about 300 military advisers into Iraq to train and advise the Iraqi military and help with the collection of intelligence. Do you favor or oppose sending U.S. military advisers into Iraq?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	ALL	51	42	7
	Republicans	54	41	5
	Democrats	54	40	6
	Independent	48	44	9

"In response to the recent violence in Iraq, do you favor or oppose the United States using UNMANNED aircraft or 'drones' to carry out targeted attacks against militants in Iraq?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	56	38	6

"In response to the recent violence in Iraq, do you favor or oppose the United States using MANNED aircraft to carry out targeted attacks against militants in Iraq?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	43	51	6

"In response to the recent violence in Iraq, do you favor or oppose the United States sending ground troops into Iraq?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	19	77	4

"How concerned are you that U.S. intervention in Iraq would lead to a long and costly involvement there: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not at all concerned?"

		Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not too concerned	Not at all concerned	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	54	31	9	4	1

"Do you favor or oppose the United States working with Iran in a limited capacity in order to try and resolve the situation in Iraq?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	ALL	53	39	8
	Republicans	50	47	3
	Democrats	62	31	7
	Independent	48	41	11

"How important to the interests of the United States is what happens in Iraq: very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important?"

		Very important	Somewhat important	Not too important	Not at all important	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	34	46	11	7	2

"Do you think the situation in Iraq is something the United States can do something about, or is it something beyond the control of the United States?"

		Can do something	Beyond U.S. control	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	38	57	4

"How concerned are you that the violence in Iraq would lead to a more widespread war in neighboring countries and other parts of the Middle East: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not at all concerned?"

		Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not too concerned	Not at all concerned	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	42	37	14	6	1

"As a result of the recent violence in Iraq, do you think the threat of terrorism against the United States will increase, decrease, or stay about the same?"

		Increase	Decrease	Stay about the same	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	ALL	44	3	50	2
	Republicans	60	3	36	-
	Democrats	36	3	57	4
	Independent	42	3	53	2

"The U.S. plans to send military advisers to Iraq. Do you think that will increase the violence in Iraq, decrease the violence, or will it not have much of an effect?"

		Increase	Decrease	Not much effect	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	28	23	43	6

"Do you think the situation in Iraq will make gas prices in the United States go up, go down, or will it have no impact on gas prices in the U.S.?"

		Go up	Go down	No impact	Depends (vol.)	Unsure/ No answer
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/20-22/14	83	1	12	1	2

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. June 18-22, 2014. N=1,009 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.5.

"Overall, do you support or oppose sending U.S. ground forces to combat the Sunni insurgents in Iraq?"

		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	6/18-22/14	30	65	6

NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Annenberg Survey conducted by Hart Research Associates (D) and Public Opinion Strategies (R). June 16-22, 2014. N=1,383 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 3.3.

"Do you feel that the United States has a responsibility to assist the government against the insurgent groups that are attempting to overthrow the government in Iraq, or the United States does not have a responsibility?"

		Has a responsibility	Does not have a responsibility	Unsure
		%	%	%
	6/16-22/14	43	50	7

Gallup Poll. June 20-21, 2014. N=1,012 adults nationwide. Margin of error ą 4.

"Do you favor or oppose the United States taking direct military action in Iraq to assist the Iraqi government in fighting militants there?"

		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	6/20-21/14	39	54	7

"At this time, how worried are you about the situation in Iraq: very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not worried at all?"

		Very worried	Somewhat worried	Not too worried	Not worried at all	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	6/20-21/14	23	44	21	11	2

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