Americans believe Iran got the better of President Obama in the recent nuclear deal, according to a Monmouth University Poll released Monday that suggests widespread discontent with the White House.
Just 14 percent of those surveyed believe the U.S. came out on top in the negotiations, which Mr. Obama said will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon for at least several years, and which he said was the only option other than going to war.
The poll also found Mr. Obama’s recent boast that he could win a third term to be hubris.
Just 26 percent of voters said they would vote for him to be re-elected, while 68 percent said they’d find someone else. Even among Democrats, just 53 percent said they’d embrace a third term.
Mr. Obama’s approval rating also slipped, to just 45 percent, compared with 50 percent disapproval.
As for the Iran deal, while there was little belief that the U.S. triumphed, voters weren’t quite sure what they want Congress, which has review powers, to do.
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Just 27 percent said lawmakers should vote to support the agreement, and 32 percent want to see it rejected, but the plurality — 41 percent — aren’t sure.
“The public is not convinced that Congress should reject the plan, but they can’t shake their nagging doubts that Iran has the upper hand here,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth poll.
• Stephen Dinan can be reached at sdinan@washingtontimes.com.
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