2004-04-25-皮尤-Bush_Ratings_Rise_Even_as_Iraq_Concerns_Continue_11页_35kb

Bush Approval Ratings Improve: President Bush's job approval ratings rose to 48% approving and 43% disapproving in April 2004, slightly better than the 43% approval rating in early April, despite ongoing concerns about Iraq.

Iraq Situation: A majority (54%) continue to approve of the decision to go to war in Iraq, and 53% support keeping U.S. troops in Iraq until a stable government is established. However, 36% believe Bush lacks a clear plan for ending the conflict.

Vietnam Comparison: Only 25% of Americans believe Iraq could become another Vietnam; 54% think the U.S. will achieve its goals. There is a partisan gap, with 80% of Republicans disagreeing and 41% of Democrats agreeing. Age is not a factor, as those too young to remember Vietnam and those in their prime war years share similar views.

Public Opinion Trends: Concerns about Iraq persist, but negative events have not significantly altered opinions. Ratings for handling terrorist threats and the economy have declined slightly from December 2003 levels but remain above earlier lows in 2003.