Poll Watch: Reuters/Ipsos Survey on Libya

Reuters/Ipsos Survey on Libya

Do you support or oppose the U.S. and allied military action in Libya?

• Support 60%
• Oppose 40%

And to what extent do you agree or disagree that the U.S. and its Western allies should seek to remove Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi?

• Agree 79%
• Disagree 21%

Which set of adjectives best describe President Obama’s leadership as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?

• Strong and decisive 17%
• Cautious and consultative 48%
• Indecisive and dithering 36%

If the current air strikes fail to restrain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, which of the folling actions should be taken? (MULTIPLE RESPONSES ACCEPTED)

• US and allies send in ground troops 7%
• US and allies send in special forces troops 20%
• UN sends in peacekeeping troops 25%
• Increase air strikes 23%
• None of these 15%
• Don't know 29%

Survey of 975 adults was conducted March 22, 2011. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points.