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Democrats, Independents Support Obama’s Decision

Democrats And Independents Support Obama’s Decision On Mcchrystal, Republicans Split

Flemington, NJ, June 25, 2010 – A new national study among 1,411 Americans revealed that a clear majority of Democrats and Independents agreed with President Obama’s decision to fire General Stanley McChrystal, while Republicans indicated that they were spilt on the decision.

The study was conducted during June 24-25 by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website, to obtain viewers’ perceptions of President Obama’s decision to fire General Stanley McChrystal. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.

The majority of Democrats (85%) and Independents (64%) reported that President Obama did the right thing in firing General McChrystal, while Republicans were spilt with 55% reporting that he “did not” do the right thing and 45% indicating that he did the right thing in firing McChrystal.


The results are as follows:

Do you think President Obama did the right thing in firing General Stanley McChrystal?
Democrats / Republicans / Independents

Yes / 85.41% / 45.04% / 64.17%

No / 14.59% / 54.96% / 35.83%


Please select the response that best describes how much respect you have for President Obama after firing General Stanley McChrystal.

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Democrats / Republicans / Independents

More Respect / 43.77% / 8.04% / 18.45%

Less Respect / 8.54% / 39.95% / 19.79% /

No Change / 47.69% / 52.01% / 61.76%

ENDS

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