CNN Instant Poll: 6 in 10 speech-watchers back Obama on Syria [View all]

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CNN Instant Poll: 6 in 10 speech-watchers back Obama on Syria

Washington (CNN) – A majority of Americans who watched President Barack Obama's prime time address to the nation said they favor the approach to Syria that the president spelled out in his speech, according to an instant poll.

But a CNN/ORC International survey of speech watchers conducted immediately after the conclusion of Obama's Tuesday address also indicates that those who tuned into the address were split on whether the president made the case for military action against Syria.

According to the poll, 61% say they support the president's position on Syria, with 37% saying they oppose his response to the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons against its own citizens.

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The poll indicates that nearly two-thirds of those who watched the speech think that the situation in Syria is likely to be resolved through diplomatic efforts, with 35% disagreeing.

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Full article with more numbers here; http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/10/cnn-instant-poll-6-in-10-speech-watchers-back-obama-on-syria/