U.S. Inclined Toward Libyan No-Fly Zone

By Greg Scoblete
March 14, 2011

A new poll shows that the American public is more receptive to a no-fly zone in Libya.

A new Washington Post/ABC News poll shows less skepticism toward U.S. intervention in Libya than prior polls:

'When it comes to Libya, 56 percent of those polled are supportive of the United Statesâ?? joining a new no-fly arrangement to prevent government air strikes on rebel groups. Support is slimmer (49 percent) for more independent U.S. action: using U.S. aircraft to create the no-fly zone.'

They also asked the public to rate President Obama's performance on Libya:

'Forty-five percent say they approve of President Obamaâ??s handling of the situation in Libya, and 34 percent say they disapprove. A large 21 percent say they have no opinion on the matter. Those undecideds shift to disapproval when it comes to the presidentâ??s handling of the political unrest in the region more broadly. On that front, 45 percent approve, and 44 percent disapprove.'

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