Two weeks on in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a poll of American attitudes on the war finds bipartisan support for U.S. energy sanctions against Russia even if that results in higher gas prices.
According to a Quinnipiac University national poll of adults released today. Democrats (82 – 12 percent), independents (70 – 22 percent), and Republicans (66 – 30 percent) all support banning Russian oil even if it meant higher gasoline prices in the United States.
“Americans are ready to put a chokehold on Russia’s key financial lifeblood, oil, no matter what the consequences are at the pump,” Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst said.
The poll sheds light on American views during a fast-moving situation in Eastern Europe in a year that was slated for an economic recovery after two years of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Additionally, there is broad support (79 – 14 percent) for a U.S. military response if Russian President Vladimir Putin goes beyond Ukraine and attacks a NATO country. Americans think 60 – 28 percent that Putin is willing to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries.
The poll also found Americans support 78 – 15 percent accepting Ukrainian refugees into the United States.
