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Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:03 AM

Published 11/11/2009 by CNN


How long is too long on Afghanistan decision?

President Obama has been meeting with national security advisers to decide his next course of action in Afghanistan.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

People divided on whether Obama is taking too long on Afghanistan troop decision

Most men want him to make decision now; women want to give him more time

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"There is a gender gap on this question, with most men saying Obama is taking too long and most women willing to give him more time" CNN Polling Director...
How long is too long on Afghanistan decision? [CNN - 11/11/2009]
...Holland said. "That's due in part to the partisan differences between men and women, but gender differences on the use of military force, and maybe even differences in how the genders make important decisions, can also be contributing to the split."
How long is too long on Afghanistan decision? [CNN - 11/11/2009]
...Holland said. "That suggests that a lot of people who don't support a troop build-up are unaware of Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for a bigger U S military presence there."
How long is too long on Afghanistan decision? [CNN - 11/11/2009]

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