Political Support for the Vietnam War

What was the political support of the war in Vietnam?

Political support for the war was complicated. It mainly came from Republicans, right-wing Americans, anti-communists, and the military.

What were the complications of the political support of the war in Vietnam?

No politician wanted to see the US lose the war against North Vietnam, or the South to become communist, but they wanted to win the popular vote as well. Supporting the war could lead to them losing votes.

How did political support affect the funding of the war in Vietnam?

Congress gradually became less supportive, partially because of the cost; but they kept funding it because the military kept telling them victory was near.