How Biden’s tone on Gaza could affect his campaign to win NC

As the Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, President Joe Biden is trying to strike a delicate balance between standing firmly behind Israel while also placating supporters who think the U.S. should do more to help Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire — and all without upsetting voters aligned with Israel. How Biden approaches the issue could be one deciding factor in whether he or former President Donald Trump wins North Carolina — a state seen by both parties as critical to controlling the White House. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explain.

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