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Survey: Jewish support for Obama drops to 45%
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Published: 26.09.11, 20:49
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31. 3. u need to understand the American electotial college
(09.27.11)
Obama needs Florida to win the general election. Florida is primarily made up of Southerners= conservative, Cubans= conservative, and Jews= as a rule liberal. Without the Jewish vote in Florida, Obama will lose Florida and the election. As of right now it looks like Obama will lose Florida.
32. 8. American Jews are coming to their senses...
(09.27.11)
let's hope that we continue to smarten up.
33. The majority of Am Jews are fools?
keleb ,   USA   (09.27.11)
The article states that 'the majority of American Jews would still vote for...Obama." Thus, per the writer's logic, the majority of Jews are fools. I don't believe the writer. It would mean the majority of Am Jews want Israel to go back BEFORE the 1967 border. Oy vey.
34. #3 Right now Obama needs Jews' money
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (09.27.11)
Jews gave Obama a lot of money in 2008, but this year many are telling him "sorry" because they are either suffering from his failed economic policies or are pissed off at his treatment of Israel. He needs to raise a billion dollars for his reelection and can't accomplish that without the Jews. The amount of donations he has collected is way down from everyone this year, not just Jews. As we speak, Obama is in my neighborhood, attending not one, but two fundraisers. We just love (not) when he visits L.A. and the entire city becomes one huge traffic jam. I can hear the sirens from his police escort.
35. David from NY #13
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (09.27.11)
Maybe you have followed some of my posts. If you did you already know how strongly I support Israel. However I never go to synagogue. Being a scientist i only believe in what science can explain and have no religious beliefs at all (I am not atheist because atheism is another form of religion or maybe cult) . many American Jews who may not be believers may be very strong ethnic Jews. Just like me. And while I am a very strong supporter of Israel I also support a peaceful Palestinian Arab state next to Israel in WB and gaza.
36. Voteing for Obama
sam ,   calabasas, calif   (09.27.11)
God help us and Israel if Obama wins the next election, There must be a lot of stupid Jews in this country if their eyes are not yet open to what he is doing to us. You Jew who vote for Obama are just glueing your eyes shut. This is akin to your offering up Israel for a suicide. Why can't you see it?
37. Obama war chest
sam a. ,   Calabasas, Ca.   (09.27.11)
Sarah: I hope to God you are correct, but I am willing to bet that there are lots of stupid Jews who will still vote for Obama because he's a Democrat. Sam
38. Ibama's UN mess
Sam A. ,   Calabasas, Ca.   (09.27.11)
Unfortunately for us there are a lot of Jewish idiots who will vote for Obama. This is akin to someone cutting his own throat, but nevertheless casting his democratic vote.
39. The Jewish vote.
Sam A. ,   Calabasas, Ca.   (09.27.11)
Reference Rachel regarding the Jewish vote. From your mouth to God's ear. If only Jews were smart enough to realize that by voteing for Obama they are slitting their own throats.
40.  Jews still support that Arab?
Baruch Jamili ,   Bat Yam   (09.27.11)
What a stupid story. It's a right wing wet dream according to the title that turns out to be a fantasy in the article. And its vacked up by surveys elsewhere that show that Obama is only losing the kind of % support expected at this stage in a 1st term. So what is Ynet really saying, "Jews don't back Obama! Yes they do?" And it also underlines the hi-stakes gamble 'Yahu is taking, that the Republicans will beat Obama in November 2012 and the new President will write him a bpank cheque. But what of the gamble fails and Obama wins again? Then Obama isn't beholden to anyone and can tearup all US funding agreements for Israel at will. And then there's fools like 4 in Boca Raton. Really Dick, can't you grow up just a weeny bit, or is this your maximum level of maturity?
41. obama/jews
sas ,   israel   (09.27.11)
jews WAKE UP!!!!! Obama hates the Jerws and hates Israel...........Vote for anyone else. He has proven his hatred from the VERY beginning. Don't be blind. One speach that he makes is pro Israel does not mean he is for Israel.........He'll do anything and everything to see that we will have problems. Most of his advisors are the same,
42. Hillary Clinton to be his Vice President "game over"
Lisa ,   LA, Ca   (09.27.11)
43. He don't salute the American flag before elected n you
BrainPower   (09.27.11)
expect him to love Israel ?
44. Obama brought it upon himself!!
Deb J. Gold ,   Boston, MA USA   (09.27.11)
45. Sorry rightists
Giora Me'ir ,   USA   (09.27.11)
Despite all the smears by the Likudnicks and orthodox fundys, in the U.S. and Israel, Obama will get at least 70-75% of the Jewish vote against anyone in the race other than Romney. He'll get at least 60-65% against Romney.
46. 6 - Rachel, 11- Sarah ,...
split ,   US   (09.27.11)
In N.Y State, Jewish population 1.6 million, 0bama won with over 1.8 million votes ahead of McCain. Most of Jews won't vote for Republicans no matter what. 1/3 of them vote, 3/4 for Democrats. Pa. Jewish pop. 284,875 - Obama won ahead of McCain by 606 000 votes ,... Ohio - Jewish population 144,955, Obama won over McCain ahead of 207,000 votes
47. Don't be an idiot!!
Jim ,   Tallahassee, USA   (09.27.11)
If you voted for Barry Obama in 2008 to prove you were not a racist, vote for someone else in 2012 (anyone) to prove you are not an idiot.
48. How Can We Jews Do It
AFSGTSAM ,   Sacramento CA USA   (09.27.11)
As a conservative American Jew I always wondered why so many of my people vote Democratic. I was raised with good family values, instilled with a great work ethic, taught to be self sufficient, to get a good education and to push for success. These are all things the left calls evil. I do not understand how we can vote against our own interests and culture...hopefull this is a sign things are changing.
49. In this regard, yes, they are fools.
Steve ,   Maine USA   (09.27.11)
Somehow many Jews think Hitler was a right-winger. They also thought that Communism would bring equality to Jews in Russia, by getting rid of the "right-wing" Tzar.
50. Jews WILL vote Obama
Dennis D ,   NJ   (09.27.11)
Who are they kidding? Obama will win at least 60% of the Jewish Vote just as Jimmy Carter did twice. When Reagan won 49 states Jews voted for Mondale. After General Eisenhower liberated concentration camps did Jews vote for him to be President? Nope they voted for Stevenson.
51. To Paraphrase Michelle Obama:
David H ,   Marietta USA   (09.27.11)
For the first time in my life, I'm ashamed to be a Jew. When I consider the mindset of the overwhelming majority of my coreligionists, I am embarrassed to be thought of as one of them. It is a stunning tribute to the Christian population of the US that there hasn't been a backlash against us.
52. Jewish Support goes Negative..
Saul ,   Rural U.S.A.   (09.27.11)
MY most recent poll concerning Support for Jews has droped into the Negative. As in -53%. Wonder whats up ?..
53. Wow, that's it?
Jon ,   TEXAS   (09.27.11)
Only 5% reduction in approval? It's unbelievable to me. The right wing in the US is the most staunch pro-Jewish faction in the country, yet the Jewish segment still clings to the Dems by such a large majority? What the hell is going on? Most dems think that ISRAEL is to blame for all the crap the so-called "palestinians" pull, yet the American Jew clings to the party like a battered wife. Why?
54. Disputing some common mis-conceptions...
Irit ,   Scarsdale, USA   (09.27.11)
1. The New York Times is NOT the TORAH. 2. Being a Jew, does not mean one HAS to vote Democrat. 3. There is NO such Mitzvah of Tikkun Olam. Never have been, either. Time for the Jews to get out of the Democratic Party plantation. Slavery is OVER, in case you did not know. There is a world out there....
55. Obama at 45% approval with Jews
jnsesq ,   Parrish, FL - USA   (09.27.11)
And just what is that 45% thinking? I'll never understand Jewish support for Democrats unless it's just nostalgia for the old Trotsky days. Talk about a suicidal electorate!
56. Explain it to me...
Michael ,   New Jersey, USA   (09.27.11)
Would someone please explain to me why Odumbo's support is so high amongst the Jewish people? This number of 45 percent is entirely too high. And 43 percent approve of the way he is handling the Iran situation? The Jews will realize their error after it's too late, I'm afraid.
57. Jews? Or janitors?
H_Tuttle ,   NEW YORK   (09.27.11)
I keep confusing those two. Just like Obama.
58. Not this Jew
Dan in CA ,   CA USA   (09.28.11)
I am an American Jew and there is no way I would vote for this incompitent agenda driven dufis! ABO (Anybody But Obama)
59. WHO and WHY?
ANONTDH ,   Johnstown, USA   (09.28.11)
WHO CREATED ISRAEL? and Why on Arab/Muslim/Palestinian land? EXPLAIN?
60. Survey: Jewish support for Obama drops to 45%
weeone ,   san diego, ca   (09.28.11)
for having some of the smartest people on earth, thy sure can put on blinders when it comes to politics, but then the majority wanted bondage in Egypt over freedom under Moses so i guess they have some history on this point!
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