Despite launching a unilateral military action, the current president's popularity is plummeting, which could signal a critical change in how military decisions are approached in the U.S. Public opinion is largely against the strikes in Iran, with a majority believing that the president should seek Congressional approval for future military actions. High levels of mistrust in the president's judgment, especially among Democrats and independents, suggest that this situation may empower Congress to reclaim some of its war powers, shifting the precedent for future military interventions.
Yes, I wish this had been the case in 2002, and in 1964, for all that, but, finally, thank God, a president has launched a unilateral war of choice and his popularity has not risen.
If this is the end of presidents making war in places because their policies are unpopular at home, if this emboldens a timid Congress to take back at least some of its war powers back, then it may be best development of all to come out of this Iran mess.
CNN popped some numbers on Tuesday, and it looks like the nation is not exactly rallying around its great peacemaker. Again, in Oslo, the Inquiry light is lit.
Most 65% say that he should be required to get congressional approval for any further military action, with 21% saying he should not.
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