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Polls: Biden Approval Numbers Still Low Amid Middle East War

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OCT 2023

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Republican narrative

As the conflict simmers in the Middle East, a whopping 78% of Americans think the country is moving in the wrong direction. Biden's polling is extremely weak as the 2024 election begins to ramp up — the GOP has the momentum to take back the White House and help restore global stability.

New York Post

Democratic narrative

President Biden has been talking an extraordinary tightrope — expressing full support for Israel, advocating for humanitarian solutions in Gaza, and forging a long-term regional solution while distancing himself from the undemocratic aspects of the Netanyahu regime. This is an extraordinarily complex conflict and only time will tell if Biden's deft and wise navigations of these waters can translate to votes as 2024 approaches.

Guardian