Surveys

CBS 8/25/2010: Nearly three of four Americans — 71 percent — say building a mosque so close to the site is not appropriate while just 22 percent say it is appropriate.

8/11/2010 CNN poll: 68% of American Voters Oppose Ground Zero Mosque

Marist — August 10, 2010: Majority of NYC Voters Oppose Mosque Near WTC Site … Half Call It “Offensive”: 53% oppose constructing the mosque two blocks from Ground Zero while 34% favor its development, 13% are unsure; Half say it is disrespectful of those who were killed. About one-third — 34% — believe it will facilitate cultural understanding.

Sienna — August 5, 2010: Manhattan Residents Now Oppose Ground Zero Mosque – 55% Oppose – 32% Favor — 61% of New York state residents oppose Ground Zero mosque

Rasmussen — July 22, 1010: 54% Oppose Mosque Near Ground Zero – Just 20% of U.S. voters favor its building