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Poll: 67% of Americans Oppose Higher Gas Prices Amid War

3/24/2026

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Americans Oppose Military Actions

A CBS News/YouGov poll found that 67% of Americans oppose paying higher gas prices due to the conflict.
The same poll shows 57% believe the war is going poorly for the United States.
Ninety-two percent want the conflict to end quickly.
Sixty percent disapprove of U.S. military actions.
Fifty-one percent of voters support Congress limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's military authority.

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Zokaie Critiques War

Colorado state Rep. Yara Zokaie, the first Iranian American in the Colorado Legislature, voiced deep concern about the war with Iran, noting relatives lack basic necessities and live in fear.
Zokaie criticized U.S. military actions for destabilizing the region and failing to achieve regime change or improve human rights.
Colorado state Rep. Gabe Evans defended the war as essential for U.S. security and Iranian liberation, while questions about impact persist.

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Americans Oppose Military Actions

A CBS News/YouGov poll found that 67% of Americans oppose paying higher gas prices due to the conflict.
The same poll shows 57% believe the war is going poorly for the United States.
Ninety-two percent want the conflict to end quickly.
Sixty percent disapprove of U.S. military actions.
Fifty-one percent of voters support Congress limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's military authority.

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