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Poll: US Jews prefer Obama to Netanyahu
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 27.03.10, 19:34
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31. J-Street poll says that? What a surprise!
Michael Hess aka BS ,   Charlotte, NC   (03.27.10)
They polled their own board members and if Obama has only 59% support among them then Obama is in real trouble here. This is what the headline should be!
32. J-Street
shulamit ,   Israel   (03.27.10)
These J-Street Jews probably prefer a ham sandwich to a bowl of kosher chicken soup
33. Mr. Obama's friends
Liberty Lover ,   USA   (03.27.10)
Mr. Obama's friends will not be much help to him in 2012. We the People of the USA now have the goods on him. We will be waiting for him when the Constitution opens up the "Political Question" doctrine again for who will be the Prez. Obama's father was a British National at the time of Obama's birth. This means Obama was also a British National via the British Nationality Act of 1947, and the Law of Nations. He was born with dual citizenship. Brit/Amer dual citizenship. Even if he was born in Hawaii, it does not matter. Dual citizens are not qualified as Natural Born Citizens, and therefore, NOT qualified to be President of the United States. There are no less than five US Supreme Court cases that codify what a Natural Born Citizen is... and Mr. O doesn't fit even one of them! Check it out for yourself! http://www.puzo1.blogspot.com/
34. J-Street Jews are a VERY SMALL Minority in the USA
Liberty Lover ,   USA   (03.27.10)
The rest of America is really pissed off right now! LONG LIVE BIBI!
35. The US Jewish community is gone
Cameron ,   USA   (03.27.10)
Distance & the passage of time has done it's generational work. Their solidarity and sympatico with Israel grows more hollow with each passing year.
36. Jews and Obama....
David Oberlander ,   USA   (03.27.10)
I cannot understand any Jewish support of Obama based on his actions against Israel this past week. His actions will lead to the death of Jews and Arabs, rockets from Gaza, increase Arab rejection of Israel, vilification of Israel(and are doing this in the present tense). I am deeply ashamed of my President.
37. Does not matter what J-Street think or believe
Leah ,   Netanya   (03.27.10)
In the even of another Holocaust they will still get gassed, when they have to take their trousers down they will still be seen as Jews!
38. Artificial group
yossi   (03.27.10)
created by Obama and leftist to advance their politics goal and to make division inside jewish people
39. TYPHOON THE BABOON BUFFOON obviusly doesn't know who JStreet
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (03.27.10)
is. As a clown in a Mongolian Circus she will never be able to understand such intricate Jewish self flagellation.
40. Obama is in real big trouble here
Michael Hess aka BS ,   Charlotte, NC   (03.27.10)
if polling only 59% support among the most leftist American Jews who are already the most leftist Americans who voted for him in 2008.
41. #4
Jane   (03.27.10)
You are just looking for something to be appalled about vis a vis Jews. We are not speaking about loyalty. We are speaking about views about different people. Sorry, can't find additional Jew-hating meat here.
42. #21 Tayfun the Turkey
Cynthia ,   US   (03.27.10)
The US Congress came out united in support of Israel. This J Street poll is a sham. Obama's ratings continue to drop. Jews I know who previously supported Obama have removed the bumper stickers and don't even want to talk about him. Obama's behavior toward Netanyahu demonstrated his lack of experience and professionalism as a diplomat and made the trojan horse label even more credible.
43. How disingenious
Sandman ,   Ann Arbor Michigan   (03.27.10)
While Anti-semites such as Farrakhan, Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Al Sharpton and others are allowed in front door of the Omaba White House. The Dalai Lama and The Prime Minister of Isreal must use the side door where thrash is thrown out from white house. The Thrash which J-street put out is like Omaha passover sader photo-op is just as plainly disgenious bovine scatological proproganda and just as transparent.
44. J-Street? Who the hell they are?
Sheba ,   New York, USA   (03.27.10)
American Jews are disgusted by Obama. Bibi is a hero - brave, smart - and NOT A LIAR!
45. But 80% Voted For Him, So He's Lost 20% Support
Harry ,   NY, USA   (03.27.10)
Even if the methodology of the poll is correct, it shows that only 60% of Jews support him, rather than the 80% that voted for him. That is a milestone of enormous impact. Most Jews vote against their economic interest and often against their foreign policy interest to be seen as on the side of social justice. Maybe another 20% are waking up to join the 20% who didn't vote for him.
46. I have 3 problerms-reservations with this poll.
leo ,   usa   (03.27.10)
First, I suspect, it was biased in selection of people being polled, which probably make 59% figure very low still. Second, Obama is not Israel's leader. It is only natural for him to be polled higher than if it were otherwise. Obama's rating at home is less then 50% and falling steadily. Third, what difference does popularity of any national leader makes outside national borders? Foreigners do not vote in national elections.
47. Would you buy a used car from this guy?
Sidney ,   USA   (03.27.10)
Jim Gerstein is a founding partner and consultant with Gerstein Agne Strategic Communications. Since 2001, he has been the Executive Director of Democracy Corps, a "non-profit organization founded [in 1999] by Democratic strategists James Carville, Stan Greenberg, and Bob Shrum that conducts public opinion research and provides strategic advice to Democrats and progressive organizations," his Gerstein | Agne biography states. [1]
48. why would ynet publish a j-street poll?
Marlon   (03.27.10)
unless of course, ynet and j-street are birds of the same feather - self-hating pseudo-jews.
49. 2 possible explanations
Phil ,   PA USA   (03.27.10)
There are 2 possible explanations for the announced results of this poll: 1. The American Jewish community does not care about Judaism, its heritage, or the welfare of Israel. If this is the case, the American Jewish community has adopted left-wing causes as its religion and would vote Democratic no matter who the candidate is. Just think. Netanyahu apologized for the announcement during Biden's visit and Obama treated Netanyahu rudely and Hillary's assurances to Israel are as phony as she is. 2.The poll is invalid. J-Street's president, Ben Ami is an American Jew who could not make it in Israel. He has stated, in public, that he does not believe in Israel as a Jewish State. Instead he believes in Israel as a " homeland for the Jewish people" . What the hell does he mean by that? JStreet is funded by enemies of Israel and lies about being pro-Israel.
50. is this guy invited?
FEMININ MAGAZINE ,   ashdod   (03.27.10)
I just read the poll and didn't know anything about J Street. But it appears from some of the fb that he's Obama's friend. So the question is : is he invited for the seder of Passover? Cause Obame did it again, that will give him a lot of fans among the Jewish community, I mean he'll be around 70% of people who prefer him over Netanyahou and even over Israƫl! good to know. Good luck my american friends and Hag Samea'h!
51. NO PICTURES ALLOWED!
GAYE K. ,   USA   (03.27.10)
i DO NOT ALLOW OBAMA TO TAKE ANY PHOTOS OF THE BOTH OF US, NOR WILL I EVER SHAKE HIS HAND!
52. J Street has absolutely ZERO credibility.
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.27.10)
J Street's claims Obama has 59% support among American Jews deserves as much respect as all it's previous polls, which are proven frauds. Moreover, an astounding 67% of Americans, Democrat and Republicans, want the Republicans to continue challenging Obamacare. This makes Obamacare one of the most unpopular laws in American history. J Street has absolutely ZERO credibility.
53. Obama is a Pacifist.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (03.27.10)
The American Jews will change their mind when this clown can't protect them anymore. He'll be getting rid of the military soon.....just like the nuclear weapons. This short sided idiot thinks the world will be better without these weapons? The only thing keeping the United States from an invasion is these weapons. Obama is a frigging Moron giving away the countries defenses against invasion.
54. 12# Now idf you went afetr the Muslims with as much fervor.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (03.27.10)
Israel would be winning the war. Those you choose to hate aren't at Israel's door knocking.
55. JStreet=Soros=Obama
Rosie   (03.27.10)
Come on...JStreet Poll???? My G-d how can anyone believe their BS. They are the tool for Obama & Soros to screww Israelo and the Jews. Everyone, please let get real.
56. To #37
M. Hartley ,   Atlanta, US   (03.27.10)
You may be right to some extent, but taking down trousers would seriously confuse the issue. Most American males are circumcised.
57. 16
27/3/10   (03.27.10)
How correct!!!!
58. abe, 29
Rosie   (03.27.10)
They are like German Jews in early 30s.
59. Poll
Rosie   (03.27.10)
A stupid, stupid article!!!
60. As an American Jew, I agree with J-street
David ,   USA   (03.27.10)
The status quo we have led for the past 20 years has not lead us to peace...in fact we are farther away than ever. It is time for the U.S. and the World to actively pursue a peace agreement because it is clear that the Israelis and Palestinians will not reach peace on their own. Israel's current rightist government is far more interested in building settlements than they are in peace. We must pressure them to change this path for the good of the region and the World.
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