Opinion Today
April 15, 2024
CBS News poll: Rising numbers of Americans say Biden should encourage Israel to stop Gaza actions Anthony Salvanto, Fred Backus, Jennifer De Pinto & Kabir Khanna, CBS News An increasing number of Americans want Joe Biden to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza; and Mr. Biden's handling of the situation is now down to its lowest levels yet. In the poll, conducted before Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel, there wasn't much clamor among the U.S. public for U.S. military action against Iran, were Iran to strike Israel. More would instead have the U.S. support Israel's next actions.
Voters think Biden should be tougher on Israel, new poll finds Matt Berg, Politico An exclusive POLITICO-Morning Consult poll shows that the president’s party is deeply torn on the conflict. How Ukraine aid views are shaped by Cold War memories, partisanship…and Donald Trump — CBS News poll Anthony Salvanto, Fred Backus & Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News Views about aid to Ukraine are partly a reflection of how Americans see Russia, the U.S.' role in the wider world, and given the circumstances, some of that view is informed by how well they remember the Cold War. And more immediately, they're partisan — with splits within the GOP and the continued influence of former President Donald Trump on the party.
Four Years Out, Some Voters Look Back at Trump’s Presidency More Positively Lisa Lerer & Ruth Igielnik, New York Times Views of Donald J. Trump’s presidency have become more positive since he left office, bolstering his case for election and posing a risk to President Biden’s strategy of casting his opponent as unfit for the presidency, according to a new poll by The New York Times and Siena College. While the memories of Mr. Trump’s tumultuous and chaotic administration have not significantly faded, many voters now have a rosier picture of his handling of the economy, immigration and maintaining law and order.
