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Poll: 78% of Americans Back Sanctions to Block Iran Nukes
[Washington Post] Jon Cohen - According to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, 78% of Americans, representing broad majorities on both ends of the ideological spectrum, support international economic sanctions against Iran to try to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. However, with regard to possible military engagement, 42% support and 54% oppose bombing Iran's nuclear development sites, while 33% support and 62% oppose invading the country with U.S. ground forces. 52% of Americans now approve of how President Obama is handling the situation with Iran, while 39% disapprove.