The Iran war is a political catastrophe for Republicans
When the Iran war began in February, CBS News conducted a prescient poll in the first week of the campaign, probing immediate support for the military strikes and whether that support would last.Specifically, CBS found that 76% of Americans who expected the conflict to last days or weeks approved of the military action. Approval fell to 46% among those expecting months of fighting and just 13% among those expecting years.Now, almost seven months into the war, which Trump said would last about four weeks, that 46% number looks optimistic.
TL;DR
- Initial support for the Iran war was tied to expectations of its duration.
- Support dropped significantly for longer expected conflicts.
- After seven months, public opinion has shifted negatively, with 70% believing the war hurts the US.
- 75% of people believe President Trump has no plan for the war.
- 76% of people state the war is not worth the costs.
- Gasoline prices have increased by 50% since the war began.
- President Trump dismissed high fuel prices as an "inexpensive price to pay" for the war.
- Voters' frustrations may impact Republicans in upcoming elections.