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Survey of 1,000 Adults May 28-29, 2005
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May 31, 2005--Sixty-seven percent (67%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 16% have an unfavorable opinion. A separate release showed that 49% of Americans say they will do something special to "celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have given their life for our country." Support is especially high among those with a close friend or relative who gave their life while serving in the military. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of those who have suffered such a loss have a favorable opinion of our nation's armed forces. Just 11% have an unfavorable view. Seventy-five percent (75%) of men have a favorable opinion of the military along with 59% of women. Favorable opinions are held by 79% of Republicans, 60% of Democrats and 58% of those not affiliated with either major party. Generationally, favorable opinions of the military were lowest among those under 30 (61%) and highest among those 30-39 (72%). Investors (70% favorable) have a slightly more positive view than non-Investors (64%). Demographic details are available for Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. Our publications provide real-time information on consumer confidence, investor confidence, employment data, the political situation, and other topics of value and interest. We provide daily updates on the economic confidence of Consumers and Investors. Our consumer data generally identifies trends two to six weeks ahead of traditional consumer confidence measures. To keep up with our latest releases, be sure to visit the Rasmussen Reports Home Page.
This survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted by Rasmussen Reports May 28-29, 2005. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. |
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