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While opinion leaders across party lines—as well as Democrats and Independents among the public—support continued assistance to Kyiv, everyday Republicans stand out in their opposition.
When it comes to the conflict in the Middle East, American foreign policy professionals are more divided along partisan lines than the general public.
The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.
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