ENDING THE WAR IN IRAQ: OBAMA APPOVAL ON IRAQ RISES 8 POINTS

President Obamas announcement that he would bring all U.S. troops home from Iraq before the end of the year is one that pleases most Americans and in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, it has helped raise his approval rating on his handling of Iraq.

This week, 46% of Americans approve of the way President Obama is handling the war in Iraq up eight points in a week. 42% disapprove, down eight points since last week. For more than a year, the number disapproving has been higher than the number approving. Six of ten Americans support the Presidents decision to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq just 17% oppose it. Republicans are less sure about this decision: 42% of them support it, 40% do not.

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However, Americans remain skeptical about Iraqs future. Almost half dont expect it will ever become a stable democracy. Only 28% think it will, and most of those expect it will take a long time. Both Republicans and Democrats express pessimism about Iraqs future, though Democrats are a little less so.

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Despite the overwhelming support for the Presidents action in Iraq, he gets little improvement when it comes to his overall approval. After all, fewer than 1% of Americans describe the war in Iraq as their most important issue. This week, only 42% approve of how President Obama is handling his job overall, not much different from his overall approval ratings in the last few months.

WITH GADDAFI DEAD, 52% OF AMERICANS NOW SUPPORT U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN LIBYA
After the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Gadda, public opinion towards the U.S. and NATO involvement there became even more favorable: 52% in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, conducted after Gaddas capture and death, now say that Western military involvement was the right thing to do and just 18% disagree.

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Todays support for military action is higher than it had been at any time since the initial imposition of a no-y zone earlier this year. There is some hope that the situation in Libya will result in a stable democracy there more hope than there in for democracy in Iraq though Americans are almost as likely to be pessimistic as optimistic about Libyas future. 36% think a stable democracy will emerge there; 36% do not.

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TEN YEARS AFTER THE PATRIOT ACT: AMERICA IS SAFER, BUT 45% SAY THE ACT THREATENS CIVIL LIBERTIES
Americans see the war against terrorism as a success both in its military and domestic security aspects. In the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, six in ten say U.S. military operations abroad have been a success, and even more think that about domestic security and surveillance efforts.

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Republicans and Democrats agree these efforts have been successful: and there have been no attacks on U.S. since September 11, 2001. Americans believe the Patriot Act has been part of this success. 55% of those who are aware of the Patriot Act say it has prevented terrorist attacks in the U.S., 32% disagree.

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But that doesnt mean all Americans like the act. By 45% to 38%, they believe it goes too far and is a threat to civil liberties. Most Republicans say it is a necessary tool to help the government ght terrorists, a majority of independents and almost half of Democrats disagree.

BY 52% TO 29%, AMERICANS WOULD OUTLAW PRIVATE ZOOS WITH EXOTIC ANIMALS
Many Americans would outlaw the keeping of exotic animals in private zoos this in an Economist/YouGov Poll conducted after a man in Zanesville, Ohio freed most of his wild animals and then shot himself. Nearly all of those animals were shot by police.

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Half of the country says they would outlaw such private zoos. Three in ten believe that anyone following relevant laws and regulations should be free to keep exotic pets. Republicans and conservatives are divided, with as many supporting the right to keep such pets as opposing it. Those under 30 and men are also split in their opinions. But opposition is strong in most other groups.

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CAIN CONTINUES TO LEAD THE GOP FIELD, THOUGH HIS MARGIN NARROWS
Businessman Herman Cain remains the GOP frontrunner, with 28% of registered voters who say they will vote in a 2012 Republican primary or caucus naming him as their preference. In the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney continues in second place, followed by Texas Governor Rick Perry and Texas Congressman Ron Paul.

Cains lead continues to be fueled by Tea Party support. He wins more than 40% of their vote. Romney is second. Romney leads with non-Tea Party identiers. Cain also does well with men and with better-educated Republican voters.

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Taxes have frequently been an important issue for many Republicans. 65% of GOP voters say the tax code needs major reform. The major contenders have offered distinct tax proposals: Herman Cains 9-9-9 (a 9% sales tax, a 9% at tax, and a 9% tax on business prots), Rick Perrys at tax, and Mitt Romneys set of tax reforms. 29% of Republican voters choose the Cain plan, one in ve favor Romney and Perrys proposals. Americans overall are more likely to favor Romneys less specic tax reform proposals, but about a quarter arent sure.

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Will any candidates tax plan garner him support? Among the public overall, more say each Republicans plan will make them less likely to vote for him than say it will make them vote for the candidate. Republican voters think differently, but even they have favorites. Cains plan garners him the most GOP support, but Romneys reforms run a close second.

President Obama continues to lead all three of those GOP candidates in a fall matchup, though Romney fares best. He trails President Obama by three points
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45% to 42%. When asked whether voters would support the Republican or Democratic presidential candidate, without specifying a name, the Democratic candidate also leads by a margin of three (42% to 39%).

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