Americans are steadfastly opposed to sending U.S. ground troops to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but an overwhelming number of people continue to support the U.S.-led airstrikes against the terrorist group, a new CNN/ORC International poll shows. While fewer than four in 10 Americans favor sending U.S. ground troops into a combat situation against ISIS, there is a widespread belief that such an action is inevitable, according to the poll. Only 24% of Americans do not think the United States will send combat troops to battle ISIS, while 36% say it is likely and another 39% say it is somewhat likely. Count House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, as one of those people.
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Fewer than four in 10 Americans favor sending U.S. ground troops in fight ISIS
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73% percent of Americans back the joint U.S. and ally airstrikes in Iraq, Syria
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House Speaker John Boehner says it may eventually take U.S. troops to defeat ISIS
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