>Nearly Half of Americans Favor Independent Palestinian State
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>Views of Sharon, Arafat growing more negative over time
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>Gallup polling throughout the last decade has shown that attitudes
>toward the Middle East conflict are strongly influenced by one's
>partisanship, with Republicans much more likely to support Israel
>than are Democrats and independents. However, partisanship appears
>to matter less on the issue of a Palestinian state. While
>Republicans are more likely to oppose a Palestinian state than are
>independents and Democrats, the percentages in favor are similar, as
>42% of Republicans and 44% of Democrats favor a new state for the
>Palestinians. Support is highest among independents, at 55%.