Punchbowl: Senate GOP Conference is sharing new GrayHouse polling on Israel-Iran
- Landon Wall
- Jun 17
- 1 min read
June 16, 2025
Punchbowl News reports that Senate GOP leaders, led by Sen. Tom Cotton, are leveraging new GrayHouse polling to reinforce solid GOP support for Israel’s military action against Iran.
From the Punchbowl preview:
“The Senate GOP Conference is sharing new polling data with Republican senators this week showing that the party’s voters overwhelmingly back Israel’s strikes on Iran.”
Key Takeaways from the GrayHouse Poll
The GOP is spotlighting findings from recent polling of likely 2024 Trump voters, including:
High backing of Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian targets
Broad support for U.S. assistance in the form of weapons shipments and intelligence-sharing
Reinforced narrative that Israeli defense aligns with Republican base values
The data is being circulated within GOP leadership circles to shape Senate messaging and guide upcoming strategic votes
Tom Cotton Fronts the Message
Sen. Cotton, chair of the Senate Republican Conference, highlighted the polling in remarks to allies and staff—doubling down on conservative alignment with Israel’s security posture
