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Public Backs Afghan Troop Surge 47%-43%

....and majority support holding off on decision until after runoff

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 28, 2009 11:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Public support for a troop surge in Afghanistan is surging, too, according to a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll. Support for a troop increase edged out opposition 47% to 43%, after trailing opposition 44% to 51% last month. But 58% also support waiting until after...   Read full story »

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