Most Oppose U.S. Airstrikes against Syria Growing opposition to Syrian airstrikes
Over just the past week, the share of Americans who oppose U.S. airstrikes in Syria has surged 15 points, from 48% to 63%, as many who were undecided about the issue have turned against military action. By contrast, the share of Americans who support airstrikes remains virtually unchanged: Just 28% favor U.S. military airstrikes against Syria in response to reports that its government used chemical weapons.
The new survey by the Pew Research Center and USA TODAY, conducted Sept. 4-8, 2013 among 1,506 adults nationwide, finds that this growing opposition to Syrian airstrikes is intense: 45% say they oppose airstrikes very strongly. That is roughly three-times the percentage (16%) that strongly favors airstrikes.
Most Oppose U.S. Airstrikes against Syria  | Growing opposition to Syrian airstrikes  | 9 DK  | 23  | 45%  | Strongly  | 63%  | Oppose  | Oppose  | 48  | 16%  | 28  | 29  | Strongly Favor  | Favor  | Strongly Favor  | Aug 29 Sept 1  | Sept 48  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER/USA TODAY Sept, 4-8, 2013, 