Most Americans still approve of the military effort in Iraq, despite months of angry, fist-pounding speeches by Democratic candidates and anti-war protesters, according to the most recent Gallup numbers.

When the pollsters drill down, though, they find this:

Nearly 9 in 10 Republicans favor the war, while roughly three-quarters of Democrats oppose it. Independents are evenly divided, with 48% in favor and 49% opposed.

If nothing else, the numbers may encourage Democratic presidential candidates to continue playing to their base - the three out of four members of their party who disagree with the effort in Iraq.