Americans' Support for Iraq War Rises

By Andrew Kohut,

Michele Norris

Published June 17, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

American support for the war in Iraq is stronger now than it was a month ago, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. The poll's findings also show an improvement in President Bush's standing over the past month. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center.

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