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Support Amongst Americans For Funding Ukraine And Israel Decreases

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A new survey from PBS/NPR/Marist has found that only 32% of Americans say that Congress should authorise new funding for both Israel and Ukraine.

  • PBS notes: “Conducted Dec. 4 through Dec. 7, the poll’s mixed support helps illustrate why the Biden administration and those who support more help for Ukraine face “an uphill battle,” said Douglas Heye, a Republican strategist. Much of the White House’s messaging around Ukraine has focused on the global implications of supporting an ally “that most voters don’t wrap their head around,” Heye said.”
  • The polling comes as White House efforts to legislate additional funding for Ukraine and Israel remain stonewalled by partisan disputes over US-Mexico border policy.

Figure 1: “Do You Think Congress Should Authorize Additional Funding For:”

Source: PBS/NPR/Marist

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