{"id":2325722,"date":"2024-08-16T14:51:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-backing-of-war-in-gaza-sways-swing-state-democrats-poll-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:53:45","slug":"u-s-backing-of-war-in-gaza-sways-swing-state-democrats-poll-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-backing-of-war-in-gaza-sways-swing-state-democrats-poll-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats: Poll &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-backing-of-war-in-gaza-sways-swing-state-democrats-poll-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2325722&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent poll from the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-for-death-threats-outside-home-of-congresswoman-who-objected-to-scotus-security-bill\/\" title=\"Man Arrested For Death Threats Outside Home Of Congresswoman Who Objected To SCOTUS Security Bill\">highlights growing concerns<\/a> among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-gops-newest-midterm-issue-menthols\/\" title=\"The GOP\u2019s Newest Midterm Issue: Menthols?\">swing-state voters<\/a> regarding U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict \u200bin Gaza. The \u2064poll indicates that a \u200csignificant portion of Democratic voters in these states are motivated by moral considerations \u2063surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where more than\u200b 40,000 people have died due to Israeli bombardments, with estimates suggesting \u200cthe real toll could be \u200bas high as 180,000. <\/p>\n<p>The survey reveals that 36% of Democratic\u200d voters in Pennsylvania would be more inclined to support a nominee who advocated for a ceasefire, with similar \u200csentiments echoed in Georgia and Arizona. Furthermore, 34% of respondents would favor a candidate promising to halt weapons support to Israel. The findings show that these \u2063policies could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-influencing-elections-by-flipping-votes-on-massive-scale\/\" title=\"Google Influencing Elections by Flipping Votes on Massive Scale\">influence undecided voters<\/a>, potentially shifting them toward the Democratic party in key states.<\/p>\n<p>Vice\u200b President Kamala Harris has publicly advocated for a ceasefire, although her commitment is viewed skeptically given\u200d the Biden administration&#8217;s recent approval of a $20 million weapons package for Israel amid ongoing violence. Critics argue that such\u2064 military support contradicts \u200ccalls for peace, while \u200cright-wing opponents claim Hamas exploits civilian casualties to further its\u200b narrative against Israel. <\/p>\n<p>Grassroots movements \u2064are emerging,\u2062 urging voters to demand policy changes in exchange\u200c for their political \u200bsupport, reflecting a\u200b substantial shift \u2063in the political\u2062 landscape as \u2062the conflict continues to escalate.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats: Poll<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1732180\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; While both major party presidential campaigns have maintained focus on domestic issues like the economy and immigration, swing state voters show a growing concern about U.S. involvement in Israel&rsquo;s war on Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Recent polling from the Institute for Middle East Understanding, or the IMEU, shows that a quarter of swing state voters say the violence in the region is an important issue which will likely factor into their decision.<\/p>\n<p>For these voters, it&rsquo;s a moral issue. Israel&rsquo;s bombardment has devastated the Gaza Strip, leaving the death toll at over 40,000 with&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(24)01169-3\/fulltext\">one study<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;estimating the true number to be upwards of 180,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On top of constant displacement from bombing campaigns which are largely conducted with US-made weapons, the civilian population in Gaza faces starvation and the proliferation of contagious diseases due to poor sanitation, including a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2024\/08\/1153166\">resurgence of the polio virus.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/imeu\/new-poll-in-swing-states-shows-voters-want-to-end-weapons-to-israel?e=39a34a6adb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IMEU poll<\/strong><\/a>, in Pennsylvania, 36% of Democratic voters say they would be more likely to vote for the Democratic nominee if Biden were to secure a ceasefire. Three percen would be less likely.<\/p>\n<p>Asked whether pledging to withhold weapons from Israel would impact their vote, 34% said they would be more likely to vote for a nominee who did. Seven percent would be less likely.<\/p>\n<p>The numbers are even higher in Georgia and Arizona, where 44% and 41%, respectively, would be more likely to vote for the Democratic nominee if Biden were to secure a ceasefire. Thirty-nine percent and 35% respectively would be more likely to vote for a candidate who pledged to withhold weapons from Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Not only are these policies popular, but they actually move voters from the &lsquo;undecided&rsquo; or &lsquo;not voting&rsquo; column and into the Democrats&rsquo; column in the states Democrats will need to win,&rdquo; said IMEU Policy Project Executive Director Margaret DeReus.<\/p>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly called for a ceasefire, but those who oppose the war are skeptical of her commitment to that position. On Tuesday, the Biden administration, of which she is the second in command, approved a $20 million weapons package to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The deal was made in the wake of a series of strikes on schools in Gaza by the Israeli military. Saturday&rsquo;s strike killed at least 93 people, most of whom were women and children, during prayer at the Al-Tabi&rsquo;in compound.<\/p>\n<p>The bomb used was a Boeing GBU-39. Due to the nature of the bomb&rsquo;s force, many of the bodies were left indistinguishable, a scenario that has been recurring throughout the strip since October. Family members of the victims&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastmonitor.com\/20240812-palestinians-use-plastic-bags-to-collect-body-parts-after-gaza-school-strike\/\">collected plastic bags<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;of anonymous body parts in order to bury their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Critics on the right say Hamas intentionally sacrifices citizens to escape the attacks and further an anti-Israel narrative.<\/p>\n<p>During the primaries, over 60,000 Democrats voted uncommitted in Pennsylvania as part of a campaign to protest Biden&rsquo;s support for Israel, well exceeding the margin of votes former President Donald Trump secured to win the state in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Campaigns like Not Another Bomb and Pennsylvania&rsquo;s No Ceasefire No Vote are encouraging voters to leverage their political power by demanding a policy change in exchange for their support.<\/p>\n<p>For his part, Trump has called American protestors of the war &ldquo;pro-Hamas thugs&rdquo; and emphasized his hope that Israel &ldquo;finish the job&rdquo; as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania&rsquo;s congressional lawmakers scatter the political spectrum on Gaza policy; several Democrats back calls for a ceasefire and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/pennsylvania\/article_93078416-4a08-11ef-998b-2f16846cd889.html\">boycotted Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/french-president-macron-sold-the-west-out-to-china-for-an-ego-boost\/\" title=\"French President Macron Sold The West Out To China For An Ego Boost\">recent state visit<\/a><\/a><\/strong>. Republicans stick to decades of pro-Israel policy and blame Hamas&rsquo;s terroristic control over the Gaza strip for the ongoing bloodshed.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Josh Shapiro has been a strong critic of pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. His policy stance on the war in Gaza was rumored to be a breaking point for his chances of running alongside Harris on the presidential ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro, for his part, has&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/pennsylvania\/article_bd5391ec-567e-11ef-b5a9-8fbc40dfccff.html\">shot down the rumor<\/a><\/strong>, and others, about the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Green Party candidate Jill Stein, the only Jewish candidate on the ballot, was arrested while protesting alongside students at Washington University in St. Louis earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1732180\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1732180\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. support for the conflict in Gaza influences swing-state Democrats: Poll (The Center Square) \u2013 Although both major political parties are concentrating on domestic matters such as the economy and immigration, voters in swing states are increasingly worried about U.S. participation in Israel&#8217;s war against Hamas. A recent survey by the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) reveals that 25% of these voters consider the violence in the region a significant issue that will likely affect their voting decisions. For this group, it is a moral concern. The ongoing bombardment by Israel has severely impacted the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 40,000 deaths, with some estimates suggesting that actual casualties could exceed 180,000. In addition to being constantly displaced due to bombings\u2014primarily carried out with U.S.-made weapons\u2014the civilian population faces starvation and outbreaks of diseases linked to poor sanitation, including a resurgence of polio.<\/p>\n<p>According to IMEU&#8217;s poll results from Pennsylvania, 36% of Democratic voters would be more inclined to support their party\u2019s nominee if President Biden were able to achieve a ceasefire; only 3% said they would be less likely to do so. When asked about withholding weapons from Israel as part of their voting criteria, 34% indicated they would favor a candidate who made such a pledge while only 7% said it would deter them from voting for that candidate. The numbers are even higher in Georgia and Arizona where 44% and 41%, respectively, expressed they would be more likely to vote for a Democratic nominee if Biden secured a ceasefire; similarly high percentages indicated support for candidates pledging not to supply arms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot only are these policies popular among voters but they also help shift those who might otherwise remain undecided or abstain into supporting Democrats in crucial states,\u201d stated Margaret DeReus, Executive Director of IMEU Policy Project. Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly advocated for a ceasefire; however, skeptics question her commitment given recent actions by the Biden administration\u2014including approval of a $20 million arms package for Israel following airstrikes on schools in Gaza which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that Hamas deliberately endangers its own citizens as part of an anti-Israel narrative strategy. During primary elections earlier this year, over 60,000 Democrats chose not to commit their votes in Pennsylvania as part of protests against Biden\u2019s stance on Israel\u2014a number significantly surpassing former President Donald Trump\u2019s winning margin there during his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Movements like Not Another Bomb and Pennsylvania\u2019s No Ceasefire No Vote encourage constituents to use their political influence by demanding policy changes before offering their support at the polls. Meanwhile Trump has labeled American protesters against the war as \u201cpro-Hamas thugs\u201d while expressing his desire for swift action from Israel.<\/p>\n<p>In Pennsylvania&#8217;s congressional delegation regarding Gaza policy opinions vary widely; several Democrats advocate for calls toward ceasefires while boycotting visits from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2014Republicans maintain traditional pro-Israel positions attributing ongoing violence primarily to Hamas\u2019 control over Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Josh Shapiro has criticized pro-Palestinian demonstrations at universities but rumors suggest his stance on Gaza could hinder potential candidacy alongside Harris on future presidential tickets\u2014a claim he denies along with other speculations surrounding his decision-making process.<br \/>\nGreen Party candidate Jill Stein\u2014the sole Jewish contender\u2014was arrested earlier this year during protests alongside students at Washington University in St.Louis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2325723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Harris_Netanyahu_24_11.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32923,38061,34832,32115,32515],"class_list":["post-2325722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democratic-party","tag-gaza-conflict","tag-public-opinion","tag-swing-states","tag-us-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Harris_Netanyahu_24_11.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2325722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2325723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2325722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2325722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2325722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}