A shift in the support base: Republicans embrace pro-Israel Democratic Senator John Fetterman
A new New York Times poll reveals that 73% of Republican voters currently hold a favorable view of Fetterman, compared to only 22% of voters in his own party. The reason for the decline in support from his party: "supports Israel too much."
A new poll reveals a dramatic shift in the identity of Senator John Fetterman's supporters due to his stance on Israel. Currently, 73% of Republicans support him, compared to only 22% of voters in his own party. Two years ago, the senator enjoyed the support of 74% of Democrats and only 20% of Republicans.
Republicans now support him at an even higher rate than the senator from their own party. Meanwhile, almost half of Democrats claim that Fetterman's support for Israel is excessive.
A new New York Times poll published on Tuesday reveals a significant reversal in the support base of the Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, who is considered one of the most prominent and unusual members of the Democratic Party for his firm support of Israel. Among independent voters, 49% express support for the senator.
The data highlights an unprecedented situation where Republicans in Pennsylvania support the Democrat Fetterman at a higher rate than the state's Republican senator, David McCormick, who receives 63% support among his party's voters.
The political price of supporting Israel
One of the central factors for the turmoil among Democratic voters is Fetterman's extensive support for Israel:
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All voters: 29% of all voters in Pennsylvania believe that Fetterman supports Israel too much. For comparison, only 15% said this about the state's governor, Josh Shapiro.
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Democratic breakdown: Almost half of Democratic voters claim that Fetterman's support for Israel is excessive.
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The younger generation: Among Democratic voters under the age of 30, the criticism reaches its peak, with 57% believing that Fetterman supports Israel too much.
Stability in the bottom line
Despite the sharp shift in the identity of his supporters, the bottom line of the poll shows stability in the general support rate: 46% of all voters in Pennsylvania express support for Fetterman, a figure very similar to the 48% recorded in the previous poll in May 2024. The solid base that maintains his status comes from independent voters, where he recorded a 3% increase compared to the poll from two years ago.
