President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war has sparked contrasting opinions among different voter groups. While a substantial majority of American Jews approve of his approach, there is disapproval from Muslim and Arab Americans, as well as voters aged 18-34. Polling data shows a shift in public opinion, with rising sympathy for Palestinians and decreased initial support for Israel. This divisive topic has the potential to unite Republicans and divide Democrats, posing challenges for Biden's foreign policy.
Large majority of republicans disapprove of anything that Biden does. But the polling amongst Democrats on Gaza is dramatic. Among Democratic voters, 51% believe Israel has gone too far, versus 27% who say Israel’s military actions are justified. https://t.co/pkXcrOVj7q https://t.co/HihRn07hkf
Only 33% of the electorate approve of Joe Biden's foreign policy. 70% of voters age 18-34 — say they disapprove of Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. https://t.co/4kuIHdDSNS
70% of voters 18-34 disapprove of how Biden has handled the Israeli-Palestinian war. Not just an Arab American problem then. https://t.co/y2QRiGvQ4g https://t.co/xPunYqjrEj
Some of the initial support for Israel that the American public exhibited early after the Hamas attack has decreased in November. @ShibleyTelhami highlights a shift in polling: https://t.co/JFDmBKs3dP https://t.co/IcEdIelSTT
Sympathy for Palestinians has risen over the past month, but there's still solid majority support for Israel. Internals show what everyone knows, though — this topic divides Democrats and unites Republicans so having it be salient is bad for Biden. https://t.co/gHO9FbPdvf https://t.co/tshsqvNZvy
“Three polls this week asking the same question showed a stark contrast: A substantial majority of American Jews approve of US President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, while majorities of Americans disapprove.” https://t.co/V78Q0kw0rS
President Biden's response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has angered many Muslim and Arab Americans. Those voters represent a key voting block for Democrats that helped Biden win in Michigan in 2020. Watch part of @lbarronlopez's interview with @WaelAlzayat. https://t.co/CzyJRD2lHI