Voters turn on Ukraine, now see war in stalemate
Paul Bedard
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After months of questioning President Joe Biden’s delivery of tax dollars and Pentagon munitions to Ukraine, people have lessened their hopes for Kyiv and see its war stalled.
In a new Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets, 52% said the war appears to be in a stalemate, up from 45% who viewed it that way last May. Just 19% think Ukraine is winning.
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The new survey said the glum outlook crosses party lines.
“At a time when many issues find voters divided along party lines, there is a remarkable consensus about the war in Ukraine — 50% of Democrats, 53% of Republicans, and 52% of voters not affiliated with either major party now agree the war between Russia and Ukraine is basically a stalemate,” the polling outfit said.
U.S. funding for Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Moscow has been on hold for weeks as congressional Republicans urged for more funding to protect the American border from illegal crossings, which have hit a historic high.
Some 34% said Washington “is doing too much to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion.”
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But there remains support for Ukraine to fight and challenge Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
“More Democrats (49%) than Republicans (41%) or unaffiliated voters (35%) say it would be better for American interests if Ukraine keeps fighting until the Russian invasion is completely defeated,” Rasmussen said.