AP/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans Oppose Proliferation, Concerned About Possible Nuclear Attacks
Washington, DC - The latest AP/Ipsos poll shows that opposition to proliferation is high, with two-thirds (66%) reporting that no country should be allowed to have to have nuclear weapons. Concern over the nuclear issue is also evident in Americans' fears about possible future nuclear attacks. Majorities believe that in the next five years a terrorist attack using nuclear weapons is likely (53% total likely) and also state it is likely that one country will attack another country with nuclear weapons within the next five years (52%).
Methodology The Associated Press Poll is conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs. Between March 21-23, 2005, the AP-Ipsos poll interviewed a representative sample of 1,000 adults nationwide. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 for all adults and +/-3.7 for non-retired adults. Margin of error for subgroups may be higher.
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