The NPR Politics Podcast For Now, 73 Percent Of Americans Support Allowing Afghan Refugees Resettle in U.S.
Sep 2, 2021
President Biden's approval rating has dipped to 43% as public sentiment reflects a consensus on the perceived failure of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. A striking 73% of Americans now support resettling Afghan refugees, a significant shift in attitudes compared to previous crises. The podcast dives into how these views might change with the political landscape. Additionally, discussions on national safety and the evolving threats reveal stark contrasts between party lines, highlighting a nation still grappling with post-9/11 anxieties.
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Biden's Approval Rating Decline
- Biden's approval rating dropped to 43%, causing concern among Democrats regarding the 2022 midterms and legislative agenda.
- This drop creates difficulties in gaining bipartisan support, especially from moderates sensitive to independent voters' opinions.
Independents' Disapproval Drives Biden's Decline
- Biden's declining approval is largely due to independents, with only 36% approving.
- A significant 41% of adults strongly disapprove, mirroring the disapproval Trump faced.
Bipartisan Agreement on Afghanistan War Failure
- Americans largely agree that the war in Afghanistan was a failure (71%).
- Disagreement arises on who is responsible, largely falling along partisan lines.