Pro-Palestine Activist Causes Conservatives to Defend Alec Baldwin
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Key Takeaways
- Alec Baldwin’s altercation with a pro-Palestine activist demanding he say “Free Palestine” generates sympathy on the right.
- Despite frequently criticizing Baldwin for his left leaning politics, conservatives say they’re surprised to be on his side in this incident.
- Many Americans are becoming increasingly annoyed and inconvenienced by anti-Israel protests, which is symbolized in the Alec Baldwin incident.
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All Voters
Sample Size
3,000
Geographical Breakdown
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Time Period
14 Days
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Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin’s recent encounter with a pro-Palestine activist has generated sympathy from conservatives who typically criticize him. There are various reactions to Baldwin's interaction with a pro-Palestine protester, who goes by “Crackhead Barney,” in a deli. The altercation reflects the politically charged discourse around the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Anti-Israel progressives are highly critical of Baldwin's response, considering his reaction to support a Zionist perspective. Republicans and Democrats who support Israel are more likely to side with Baldwin, saying the protestor who calls herself “Crackhead Barney” acted inappropriately.
Many right leaning commentors express the sentiment that a person must be astonishingly distasteful and offensive to make conservatives defend Baldwin. A tweet from comedian Adam Corolla represents this common reaction on the right.
You know you’re crazy when you make Alec Baldwin seem chill.
— Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) April 23, 2024
Get a life, Crackhead. https://t.co/xCDaCV6c2u
Leftists and Palestine sympathizers accuse Baldwin of being a Zionist because he would not comply with Crackhead Barney’s demand that he say “Free Palestine.” These activists argue standing with humanity should involve supporting the Palestinian evoke condemnations of Israel's actions. One person accused Baldwin of acting violently against the activist when he knocked the phone out of her hand.
The New York Post tweeted images of the altercation, generating reactions criticizing Crackhead Barney for such a public display. Many say she represents the kind of activist voters are growing irritated with and who pose problems within Joe Biden’s voter base.
Alec Baldwin’s scuffle with anti-Israel agitator ‘Crackhead Barney’ spilled out onto sidewalk outside NYC coffee shop, photos show https://t.co/mJP1Hra9Gl pic.twitter.com/igDtRBEbMn
— New York Post (@nypost) April 23, 2024
Overall, it seems many Americans are increasingly tired and becoming frustrated with continued anti-Irael protests and altercations.
- National sentiment toward Palestine sunk below both Israel and protest topics in the last week, reaching a low of 35%.
- Israel sentiment dipped to 38% percent as all three topics trend downward but remains higher than both protest and Palestine sentiment.
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Voter Criticisms of Anti-Israel Activists
Anti-Israel protests continue across public events and streets, on university campuses, and in altercations like the one involving Alec Baldwin. As these demonstrations continue, American voters increasingly express several criticisms.
- Accusations of Antisemitism: One of the most common complaints is that these protests often cross the line into antisemitism and harassment of Jewish people.
- Disruption of Academic Activities: Critics argue say university protests disrupt regular academic activities, citing instances where universities have had to switch to online classes due to intense protests.
- Violence and Intimidation: Many identify violence and intimidation from protesters who increasingly harass and endanger students and uninvolved citizens.
- Support for Terrorism: Many Americans say pro-Palestine rhetoric promotes support for terrorist groups like Hamas.
- Disruption of Public Order: People seem weary of protests which lead to public disorder, often inconveniencing individuals and commerce.
- Impact on Relations with Israel: Some worry about the impact of protests on U.S.-Israel relations, fearing progressives may pressure Biden into abandoning Israel.
- Misinformation: Critics say protesters spread misinformation about the conflict, portraying Hamas as sympathetic and Israel as violent.
If pro-Palestine protests continue to irritate American voters, sentiment could sway negatively against Joe Biden, who is often perceived as harboring or being complicit in anti-Israel sentiment. After the Biden administration’s condemnation of recent violent university protests, Democrats may alternatively run the risk of alienating progressive anti-Israel voters.
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