Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has hit its lowest point yet, according to recent polls by NBC News and Fox News. The NBC poll specifically highlights the Israel-Hamas war as a major factor in the declining support for Biden. As Townhall has previously reported, polls indicate that while overall support for Israel remains, it is diminishing among Democrats and young people.
Will New NBC Poll Cause Biden to Abandon Israel? https://t.co/plH5hMI1xV
— David Smithers (@DavidSmithers13) November 21, 2023
The write-up of the NBC poll reveals that only 40% of voters approve of Biden’s handling of his presidency, while a majority of 57% disapprove. The poll also highlights the “whopping” figure of 70% disapproval among voters aged 18 to 34 regarding Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Additionally, 47% of respondents believe that Israel’s military actions are justified in defending its interests, while 30% state that Israel has gone too far.
The article mentions the intense scrutiny of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas following the October 7 terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of over a thousand Israelis, including civilians. Hamas indiscriminately targeted men, women, and even children, sparing no one, not even babies or Holocaust survivors. Such brutal acts of violence should not be tolerated or excused.
It is important to note that despite this declining support for Biden, there is still time for him to win back disaffected Democrats and young voters. However, it remains to be seen if he will change his stance on Israel. The Biden administration has already announced aid to Gaza, which could potentially be used by Hamas, and has also continued to grant funding to Iran, despite their support for Hamas in the October 7 attack.
Furthermore, there are reports of Democrats demanding conditioned aid to Israel, even though aid has not yet been officially approved. Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocked standalone bills providing aid, and Biden has threatened to veto such a bill if it is not tied to funding Ukraine. The demands of anti-Israeli and pro-Hamas voters within the Democratic party may influence Biden’s decisions going forward.
It is also worth noting that anti-Zionist leftist groups, like IfNotNow, have used the poll results to push for a ceasefire. These groups have far-left donors and have been involved in recent protests and demonstrations. It is crucial to consider the biased and extremist agenda behind these groups’ actions and their influence on public opinion.
The polls reflect a decline in President Biden’s approval rating, particularly regarding his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. It remains to be seen how Biden will navigate these challenges and whether he will prioritize the interests and safety of Israel or appease anti-Israeli and pro-Hamas voices within his party.
