Opinion Today

July 27, 2021

Americans Split on Whether Afghanistan War Was a Mistake
Megan Brenan, Gallup
As the U.S. military continues its drawdown of troops in Afghanistan, Americans are evenly divided in their views on whether it was a mistake for the U.S. to send troops into the country nearly 20 years ago. This is in contrast with most of the readings over the past two decades, which have found Americans generally more positive than negative toward the effort there.

Support for Extending COVID-19 Economic Relief
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
More than six months into his first term as president, about half of the public approves of the way President Biden handles the economy.