Washington, October 09: As the debate intensifies over the next steps for the US in the Afghan war, a poll today said that Americans are about evenly divided over whether the US should increase its troop presence there.
The poll conducted by USA Today Gallup suggested that while 48 per cent say they would favour a decision by President Barack Obama to send more troops, 45 per cent said they would oppose it.
Two weeks ago, the public leaned against a troop increase, the Gallup said.
The poll indicates that the majority of Americans support a US military presence in Afghanistan in general.
In addition to the 48 per cent who favour an increase in the number of US troops there, another five per cent oppose it but believe the US should maintain its current troop level.
–PTI