Musharraf is less popular in his own country than Bin Laden
September 13, 2007 3:25 pm Bin Laden as perceived in the Muslim world, Al-Qaeda (al-Qa`ida), Pakistan, War on Terror as Misguided MetaphorPoll: Bin Laden tops Musharraf in Pakistan - CNN.com, September 11, 2007
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf — a key U.S. ally — is less popular in his own country than al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, according to a poll of Pakistanis conducted last month by an anti-terrorism organization….
According to poll results, bin Laden has a 46 percent approval rating. Musharraf’s support is 38 percent. U.S. President George W. Bush’s approval: 9 percent.
Asked their opinion on the real purpose of the U.S.-led war on terror, 66 percent of poll respondents said they believe the United States is acting against Islam or has anti-Muslim motivation.