March 27, 2012

U.S. Support for Afghan War Drops Sharply

Bumiller & Kopicki, New York Times

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After a series of violent episodes and setbacks, support for the war in Afghanistan has dropped sharply among both Republicans and Democrats, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

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