Poll Shows Military Has Iraq Doubts

[cosmicone]

By WILL LESTER, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - Members of the military and their families say the Bush administration underestimated the number of troops needed in Iraq (news - web sites) and put too much pressure on inadequately trained National Guard and reserve forces, according to a poll released Saturday.

The National Annenberg Election Survey found that 62 percent in the military sample said the administration didn't send an adequate number of troops to Iraq. And 59 percent said too much of a burden has been put on the National Guard and the reserves when regular forces should have been expanded instead.

Family members were more critical of the administration's Iraq policy than those on active duty.

This critical view comes from a military group that has a more favorable view of President Bush (news - web sites), Iraq, the economy and the nation's direction than Americans in general.

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This clearly shows that the earlier poll published by Army Times was conducted by Karl Rove.

[Florida_Geek]

1. And Kerry wants 40,000 troops

which IMHO the NG and Reservist would like and the active duty Army would LOVE....

OK Active duty vote for Wars on the CHEAP with Bush or a real Army....

[VolcanoJen]

2. Dupe... locking

Please continue discussion within the original LBN threads on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x909498

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=909459

Thanks!

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