Recent polling indicates that Texas Governor Greg Abbott enjoys favorable support for his border policies despite ongoing disagreements with the Biden administration regarding the use of razor wire.
Razor Wire Support
A Newsweek-exclusive poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies shows that 51 percent of Texas voters back Abbott’s decision to continue installing razor wire along the border.
This poll surveyed 814 eligible voters in Texas from February 1-3.
Supreme Court Involvement
In a related development, the Supreme Court ruled in January that federal border agents are permitted to access critical sections along the Rio Grande River, the boundary with Mexico, to remove razor-wire put up by Abbott.
A Contested Zone
The Biden administration argues that the razor wire hinders their agents’ access to vital areas and has started removing it.
Despite this, Texas is still restricting access to the Eagle Pass in the Shelby Park area.
Strong vs. Moderate Backing
Out of the 51 percent who support the governor, 35 percent strongly back him, while 16 percent offer more moderate support.
Diverse Views on Border
Poll results show that 19 percent of voters strongly disapprove of the razor wire usage, nine percent oppose it, and 16 percent remain neutral on Abbott’s stance.
An additional four percent are undecided.
Texas Border Wall
Governor Abbott of Texas has been actively enhancing border defenses, recently showcasing a video on X from Starr County.
On January 30, he stated, “Border wall construction is ongoing along the Texas-Mexico border,” emphasizing the state’s commitment to using ” every tool and strategy available to defend our southern border.”
Voters Concerned
This border issue could be pivotal as voters prepare for the presidential election later this year. Polls also reveal that 57 percent of Texas voters feel the Biden administration lacks control over the southern border, and an equal percentage blames the U.S. government for the existing border problems.
$118 Billion Border Bill
A major development in U.S. politics surfaced recently with the Senate’s unveiling of a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill, also earmarked for aid to Ukraine and Israel.
However, this bill faced immediate resistance from the House of Representatives.
Biden Urges Action
President Joe Biden urged Congress to quickly pass this agreement, highlighting its migration measures resulting from months of negotiation. Contrarily, House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled it ‘dead on arrival’ in the House.
Uncertain Fate
The bill’s fate remains uncertain, mainly as some Republican lawmakers express dissatisfaction with parts of the text.
Republican Senator James Lankford, a key negotiator, indicated on Fox Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria’ on February 6 that the bill requires ‘amendments’ before it can progress.
Voters Support ‘Invasion’ Rhetoric
The latest poll results show Governor Greg Abbott of Texas with a net approval rating of +6 percent. Additionally, 54 percent of those polled support his description of the border situation as an ‘invasion.’
Right to Defend Border
Abbott has officially declared an ‘invasion,’ citing constitutional grounds for this declaration. This view is supported by several of Abbott’s allies, including notable Republican Governors and members of Congress, with Texas Senator Ted Cruz affirming the state’s ‘Constitutional authority to protect itself.’
Majority Agree
Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ polling indicates that 54 percent of voters concur that the conditions at the Texas-Mexico border amount to an ‘invasion.’
Furthermore, 55 percent of voters agree with Abbott’s claim that the ‘State of Texas has constitutional authority to protect and defend itself.’
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