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Pew Research Center Report Summary: U.S. Public Opinion on Libya Military Action

• Date of Poll: March 24-27, 2011

• Survey Details: Based on a national sample of 1,002 U.S. adults, conducted via telephone.

  • 47% supported the U.S. and its allies' decision to conduct airstrikes in Libya.
  • 36% opposed the decision, and 17% had no opinion.

• Interest in Libya Events:

  • Low public interest; only 15% followed the airstrikes more closely than other news stories.
  • The Japan earthquake and tsunami aftermath was the top story for many (57%).

• Clear Goals and Duration:

  • Only 39% believed the U.S. and its allies had a clear goal in the military action.
  • 60% expected the involvement to last for some time, while 33% thought it would end quickly.

• Primary Objective:

  • 46% favored removing Moammar Gadhafi from power.
  • 43% supported focusing only on protecting Libyan civilians, with 11% unsure.

• U.S. Role:

  • Majority (57%) viewed the U.S. as just one of many coalition members, not the leader.
  • 35% believed the U.S. was leading the action.

• Partisanship:

  • Minimal partisan split. Republicans were slightly more likely to support the decision (54%), but Democrats and independents also showed moderate support.
  • Views on goals (removing Gadhafi vs. protecting civilians) showed little party-based differences.

Overall, the report indicates modest public engagement and mixed opinions on the Libya mission, with no strong partisan divide. Most people questioned the clarity of goals and U.S. leadership in the operation.