Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Hamas Political Bureau member Ghazi Hamad to Al Mayadeen: "Israel" threatens with force, which is not a strange thing for it. For our part, we are committed to the agreement that "Israel" violates daily
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli drone strikes vehicle in Khirbet Selem, one martyr reported.
Reuters: US military carried out a new strike targeting a ship in the Caribbean Sea
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli raids targeted a cement plant, an asphalt factory, and fuel tanks in the Ansar area in South Lebanon
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: A series of violent Israeli raids targeted the outskirts of the town of Ansar
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the outskirts of the town of Shmestar in Bekaa, eastern Lebanon
Donald Trump will speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday: White House
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli warplanes raid the town of Bnaafoul, Saida district
YAF: Israeli enemy will pay for this crime.
Yemeni Armed Forces: Son of Major General Al-Ghamari martyred alongside him in Israeli aggression.

How divisive issues could dictate who takes over White House

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Foreign Policy
  • 23 Aug 2024 20:29
  • 1 Shares
3 Min Read

US voters are expressing dissatisfaction with the current administration's handling of the war on Gaza, and this sentiment will likely influence their choices in the upcoming elections.

Listen
  • x
  • Protesters march to the Democratic National Convention at the United Center after a rally at Union Park Monday, in Chicago, on August 19, 2024. (AP)
    Protesters march to the Democratic National Convention at the United Center after a rally at Union Park Monday, in Chicago, on August 19, 2024. (AP)

A report by Foreign Policy on Friday underscored how voting patterns in the US influence foreign policy by highlighting three key points about American voters.

First, the economy or immigration typically tops the list of issues that matter most to them. Second, most Americans feel the country is on the wrong track. And third, foreign policy rarely ranks among their primary concerns.

A Gallup poll from March reveals that only a third of Americans are satisfied with the nation’s global standing, while nearly two-thirds express dissatisfaction, according to Foreign Policy.

This disconnect is further underscored by the visible presence of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, demanding an end to US support for "Israel", knowing that these protesters were notably absent from the official platform inside.

Biden has faced significant backlash from progressives, young voters, and Arab Americans due to his support for "Israel" amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The discontent remains, even with Vice President Kamala Harris now leading the Democratic ticket.

Related News

John Bolton turns himself in after classified documents indictment

Millions to march in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s crackdown

Michigan, a critical swing state with the highest concentration of Arab Americans, could be pivotal in the tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris. During Michigan’s Democratic primary, over 100,000 voters cast "non-committal" ballots as a protest against Biden’s "Israel" policy, signaling potential trouble for Democrats in the general election.

The Foreign Policy added that Harris has remained largely silent on her foreign policy positions, having yet to grant a major media interview since becoming the presumptive nominee. This silence adds to the uncertainty among voters who may opt to abstain or vote without commitment.

In this context, foreign policy—especially regarding Gaza and "Israel"—could serve as a litmus test for candidates’ character and competence, influencing voters who are closely monitoring these issues, as highlighted by Ronald Linden, a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh.

In a contradictory move, while fueling "Israel" with military aid, Biden said on Wednesday that pro-Palestinian protesters outside the DNC in Chicago "have a point," adding that "those protesters out in the street, they have a point. A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides" and that the time has come to "end this war."

This comes as yet another instance of the US President issuing statements that directly contradict the administration's actions concerning "Israel", reinforcing the perception of continued complicity in the ongoing war.

The dissonance between rhetoric and policy underscores the broader frustration among those who see the US as actively enabling the war while paying lip service to humanitarian concerns.

  • United States
  • Gaza Strip
  • Palestine
  • Kamala Harris
  • Joe Biden
  • Donald Trump
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025
Illustration of fists breaking shackles, representing the liberation of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons. (Illustrated by: AL Mayadeen English/Batoul Chamas)

4 prominent Palestinian detainees to be freed: Who are they?

  • Palestine
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
The bodies of deceased Palestinians, held by Israel during the war, lie in plastic bags on the floor of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, following their release, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' returns 30 Palestinian bodies; some bear marks of torture

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of war debris as crisis deepens
Politics

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of debris, 20,000 lingering UXOs

Ex-White House adviser Ashley Tellis charged over secret files
Politics

Ex-White House advisor accused of amassing troves of top secret files

An Israeli soldier rests by a mobile artillery unit at a gathering point on the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern “Israel”, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Global arms bans isolate 'Israel', yet its war machine keeps running

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS