Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Poll: Americans criticize Obama on Egypt, want aid cut off

The Washington Post
Better Approach for the US toward Egypt
"A majority of Americans — 51 percent — now want foreign aid to Egypt to be cut off, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.

The poll also finds significant unhappiness with President Obama’s response to the increasing unrest and violence in Egypt — a reflection of the tough path forward for the administration as the Egyptian government and protesters continue to clash.

The poll asked respondents whether the United States should cut off funding to apply pressure to the Egyptian government or continue military aid to have an influence on what happens there. Fifty-one percent chose cutting off aid, 26 percent chose continuing aid, and 23 percent said they didn’t know......"

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