It’s The Republicans, Stupid

Still, sizable shares of Republicans take the opposing views. Republican-leaning independents, in particular, are divided. For instance, roughly half (52) approve of Trump’s handling of the conflict, while 45 disapprove. Or is it the stupid Republicans? Still, they aren’t unanimous, especially among those GOP leaning Indies. They need them to win. This isn’t really a huge endorsement either No wonder Trump says he wants to “move on” from Iran and take on Cuba, which will be much easier — at least in the beginning. What a mistake. Update — and then there’s this: While Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran has rallied war hawks and his older supporters, it has alienated many of the young men who swung toward the GOP in 2024. That split is resonating among not only the rank-and-file, but also conservative media influencers and some corners of the White House. The generational divide was on stark display at CPAC, the annual conservative base-rallying gathering, where some young MAGA loyalists expressed deep frustration and even anger at the Trump administration’s choice to reignite conflict in the Middle East. One month into the war, Trump’s shaky ground with young men threatens to