Flemington, NJ, June 25, 2010 – A new national study among 1,411 Americans revealed that a clear majority of Democrats and Independents agreed with President Obama’s decision to fire General Stanley McChrystal, while Republicans indicated that they were spilt on the decision.

The study was conducted during June 24-25 by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website, to obtain viewers’ perceptions of President Obama’s decision to fire General Stanley McChrystal. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.

The majority of Democrats (85%) and Independents (64%) reported that President Obama did the right thing in firing General McChrystal, while Republicans were spilt with 55% reporting that he “did not” do the right thing and 45% indicating that he did the right thing in firing McChrystal.

The results are as follows:

Do you think President Obama did the right thing in firing General Stanley McChrystal?

Please select the response that best describes how much respect you have for President Obama after firing General Stanley McChrystal.

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HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ.  The company's services include traditional and web-based research.  For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.  MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.