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Public Opinion on War on Terrorism and Iraq War (Pew Research Center, September 2004 Poll)

War on Terrorism Findings

• Most Americans (51%) believe the United States is winning the war on terrorism.
• A solid majority (57%) views Al Qaeda and related terrorist groups as weaker since the 9/11 attacks.

Iraq War Findings

• Public support for the Iraq war remains steady, with 53% believing it was the right decision.
• About 54% favor keeping U.S. troops in Iraq until stability is achieved, unchanged from previous months.
• More Americans (46%) think the Iraq war has helped terrorism efforts compared to 40% who believe it hurt the war on terrorism.
• Military casualties are perceived as increasing by a higher percentage (46%) compared to August (31%), though support for the war itself is unaffected.
• President Bush's approval rating for handling the Iraq situation stands at 47%, a slight improvement, but only 36% believe he has a clear strategy to end the conflict.

Consistency in Opinions

• Key opinions on the war's progress and effects have remained largely consistent since the spring of 2004, with no major shifts despite rising casualties and time.