Biden Aides Remain Confident Despite Polls Suggesting Gaza Campus Protests Could Impact Reelection Bid

Confidence abounds among top White House aides that protests on U.S. college campuses against Israel’s offensive in Gaza will not significantly impact Joe Biden’s votes in the November election, despite Democratic dissatisfaction with the president’s policy on the war.

White House officials and Biden’s campaign maintain optimism on the issue, disregarding warnings from Democratic strategists and youth organizers who caution that misjudging the situation could cost Biden in a close race against Donald Trump.

Aides advise Biden to stay out of the protests on college campuses, arguing that the numbers are too small to affect the president’s chances for reelection.

Despite concerns raised by some officials on the impact of the protests, most believe that even Democrats who disagree with U.S. policy will still choose Biden over Trump in November.

The issue will come to the forefront during Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College, with concerns about potential protests.

Officials believe that young voters are more concerned about housing costs and inflation than the conflict in Gaza, citing a recent Harvard poll that ranks Israel/Palestine as the 15th most important issue.

In response to the issue, White House senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates stated that Biden acknowledges the gravity of the situation and is actively listening to the concerns. Bates emphasized Biden’s stance on preventing civilian casualties in the conflict.

New polls indicate a close race between Biden and Trump, with Trump leading in battleground states. Biden’s handling of the Gaza conflict and campus protests has divided Democrats, with significant drop in support from young voters since 2020.

According to White House officials, there is a level of disregard towards the issue, with concerns about Biden’s support among young voters and the impact of U.S. support for Israel’s government on the election.

Protests on college campuses over the Gaza conflict have disrupted Biden’s events, leading to divisions within the Democratic party. Biden has been cautious in addressing the protests, focusing on following the law and defending free speech.

Organizers of the protests are planning further demonstrations, expressing disillusionment and anger among young voters towards Biden’s handling of the conflict.

While Republicans overwhelmingly disapprove of the protests and Biden’s approach to the conflict, Biden has been cautious in addressing the issue until recently.

The White House has highlighted the low priority given to the Israel/Gaza issue among young voters, with internal meetings referencing the Harvard poll results.

As the president does not comment on every news issue deliberately, there is a lack of direct response from Biden on the protests and conflict.