The statewide Herald-Leader/Action News 36 poll, which was conducted last week and included 600 likely voters, found that 55 percent of those polled disapprove of McConnell's position on Iraq while 38 percent approve and 7 percent are undecided.

Similarly, 57 percent of Kentucky voters polled said the war wasn't worth the loss of life and expense while 32 percent feel the war effort was worth it and 11 percent are unsure.

Voters are split on McConnell's job performance ,with 47 percent approving, 44 percent disapproving and 9 percent unsure.

The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.