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Scholars: Republicans' Jewish moment is a way off
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Published: 19.10.12, 22:03
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1. American Jews ignored Holocaust in Europe
(10.19.12)
2. Socialist State
Belinda ,   Texas, USA   (10.19.12)
If you want a socialist state, please leave the US! That's NOT what our constitution stands for, contrary to popular belief.
3. American Jews betray Israel again
Mike ,   Israel   (10.19.12)
4. Artical may be wrong
Ron ,   LA   (10.19.12)
In my small Shuel Republican's will be the majority this time around. The left is loud but are not the majority. No doubt most Jews are Dems, but this time around I bet Romney does well.
5. If I wanted a Homeland...I'd vote fro Romney!
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (10.19.12)
Obama is giving your homeland away to the arabs.
6. which man will stand behind Israel is the question
Galut ,   Selah   (10.19.12)
every indicator says Obama is biased toward Islamic causes and he stated on an open mic and to Hamas that he would be tougher on Israel after the election.... Mitt will be committed to Israels security the choice is quite clear
7. Obama = Roosevelt to them
A.C.Guard ,   USA   (10.19.12)
Their orthodox grandparents came to America as comitted socialist. Their parents became consevatives and Democrats and now they have become reform Jews and far left liberals. They live in segregated communities away from blacks. but love to say they support blacks and black causes. As such they will give their time, money and votes to Obama and not give a darn about Israel, even when it is clear Obama will sell out Israel and then sell them out too. Very sad but more true than false.
8. maybe
Ellen ,   Israel/USA   (10.19.12)
Let's see liberal professor "experts" making statements. I also think that at this point there are many who may vote Republican but are not yet ready to verbalize it publicly. Anyone who has studied the statistics of data collection of this type will tell you that asking people is the least reliable method of data collection. Results are skewed for a variety of reasons. Will Jews move to the right overnight--of course not---but slowly, slowly, li-aht, li-aht!
9. wrong. in a heart beat. happened in canada. stop fooling
ralph   (10.19.12)
Yyourself. Jewish demo's are ddead heads. The dead past.
10. Jews vote Democratic
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (10.19.12)
American liberal Jews vote Democratic because the Democrats are "One-Worlders", who would happily surrender US sovereignty to the UN or other global organization. American liberal Jews believe that , if they mute their "Jewishness", there will be no anti-Semitism in a "One World". That is why they generally oppose Israel, because of its outright "Jewishness". Of course, the "One World" that they seek will be a Muslim World, which preaches "death to the Jews" and death to all infidels. And so, the ultimate decision for liberal American Jews to make is if they are willing to convert to Islam in order to join the "One World". If they are, then, they too will be able to celebrate, and shout "GOD is great" when suicide bombers attack and infidels are beheaded.
11. It'll take generations for US Jews to grow a brain.
tom ,   tel aviv   (10.19.12)
12. SURPRISE TO THE SCHOLARS
ari yeroshalmi ,   nyc usa   (10.19.12)
THE SCHOLARS WILL EAT DIRT AS THE JEWS WILL GO REPUBLICAN!
13. #1 TOTAL GARBAGE
ARI YEROSHALMI ,   NYC USA   (10.19.12)
NONSENSE ARTICLE!
14. Interesting irony
Robert ,   New Jersey, USA   (10.19.12)
Quite revealing that when Jews find a Republican (G.H.W. Bush) that's plenty excuse to cause them to run away from the Republican Party in droves. But when a Democrat hates Jews and acts in a manner that facilitates the destruction of Israel, Democrats look the other way. Blood is thicker than water. An American Jew would sooner see Israel defeated than defect from their beloved racist Democrat Party.
15. Jews political stupidity
Philippe   (10.20.12)
amazing political and economical stupi dity of the US jews.! they will vote again for Obama a muslim mole who actively seeks Israel' s demise at the hands of a nuclear iran and thanks to islamist radical Egypt too. (2) The economy will remain under oxygen tent whoever wins 3 ) At least Romney is a decent guy a true friend of the jewish people and of Israel when BHO is a liar, a demagogue , a radical-muslim in the closet.
16. Obama and Carter
proud democrat ,   USA   (10.20.12)
I am a liberal democrat and support the concept of a welfare state. I favor labor unions and I am proud member of one. However, it is written on the walls that Obama's second term would be even worst than his first when it comes to foreign affairs, particularly in the mid-east. He still be fooled by the so called "arab spring." He gave up at every turn and is unwilling to stand up to Putin, to the Chinese, to the fascist Iranian regime, gave up Egypt, unwilling to do anything real in Syria, he totally lost South America to Chavez (besides Venezuela just see Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia, to name a few), and the list goes on. He lets the apologetic and stupidly arrogant anti-zionists who run the State Department to dictate policy and Hillary thinks she has power --what a joke! Actually Obama thinks this is good for America. He has to go! I have seen this movie already: it was during Carter's presidency! which American embassy would be taken over next? Carter was a disaster to America and to the world! I am a democrat and for the sake of the US working class and for the sake of the world I will cast my vote for Romney!
17. To #10 Syd
Joshua ,   USA   (10.20.12)
Boy, you are a Putz! I never read more ignorant diatribe in my entire life! Jews vote overwhelmingly Democratic because their values are much more aligned with the Jewish tradition and values. Education, Respect, Equality, Fairness as opposed to" Survival of the Richest" and Christian zealousy and dominance, disrespect for women and, bullshitting Israel to think that they actually give a damn about it. Just check Bush's legacy.
18. Reality
michael Pielet ,   israel   (10.20.12)
The Jewish vote has already moved big time for Romney. Sheskin is uninformed, democratic operative.
19. How American Jews will vote
Rhonda ,   Chicago, USA   (10.20.12)
No one has polled me or surveyed me. I am a lifelong democrat who just the other day sent in her absentee ballot. I voted for Romney. When the President of the United States doesn't have time during 4 years to go visit Israel but he can schlep all over the place, when he makes demands on the Israelis without making a balanced demand on the Palestinians, when he openly insults the elected leader of democratic Israel because he doesn't realize the mic is open (yea, right) then he doesn't need my vote. I'll leave it at that because I respect the Office if not the man. Shalom to everyone in Eretz Yisroel!
20. American Jews for Obama
sid weiner ,   palm beach fl   (10.20.12)
Hey fellas,calm down! This article is just a misinformation hit piece for the Democrats.Didn't you see the bylines at the top of the page? The article was written by AP.The Associated Press is the official Agit/prop mouthpiece for Obama & the Democrats. Don't let them rattle you with their nonsense!
21. This Jew is voting Republican
Sean ,   Texas   (10.20.12)
22. critics of American Jews
michael ,   New York   (10.20.12)
Shame on you all. American Jews live in America. I for one do NOT discount the importance of Israel to the Jewish people. I am a child of holocaust survivors... so for all of you who spout platitudes, shame on you. I have no respect for anyone who expects that the only issue Jews in the US AND ELSEWHERE will only vote in favor of Israel. I love and care about Israel, but I live in America. So, I have to think of what's best for us Jews here too, as well as what is best for America in general. Anyone who thinks that American Jews should otherwise is not dealing with reality.
23. to #10
michael ,   New York   (10.20.12)
Stupidest post I have ever read.
24. Many Jews are done with Obama.
Ben S ,   USA   (10.20.12)
Obama has lost much more of the Jewish vote than most believe. Many democrats including myself will never vote for him.
25. This kind of idiocy results in holocausts.
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.20.12)
Not only is Obama a disaster for Israel. He's an even bigger disaster for America. Obama is destroying America's economy. Not Israel's. The pure unadulterated idiocy of supporting an Israel hating poseur, who was never qualified to be president is breath taking. Especially as it involves betraying Israel's many genuine friends among the Republicans. This kind of idiocy results in holocausts.
26. American Jews Are Naive
Serge ,   New York, US   (10.20.12)
Only 20% of the american jews have visited Israel. Only 20% of american jews' charity goes to jewish and Israel causes. So, who cares what american jews think about Israel? They think what it is good for them and that's it. I do not know who will be better or worse, Obama or Romney, but I know how Obama betreyed Mubarak and treated Israel so I wouldn't trust him until Iran will become his best friend and he will send his Marines to invade Israel so a million palestinian refuges can settle in Tel Aviv.
27. Why We Vote for Dems
Steve ,   Boston, MA   (10.20.12)
We American Jews remember that it was only several decades ago that WASPs kept us out of country clubs, certain schools, jobs, social circles, etc. Our fathers told us of hows the Irish Catholic kids beat up the Jewish kids, and the names they called them. Even today it is well known that certain local yacht clubs don't want more than a couple of token Jews. Better to vote liberal than to vote for someone who strikes you as a closet Jew hater. With the Democrats, you're more likely to get someone with more compassion, less prejudice, and an open mind.
28. %13,"Garbage" ?? NYT hadn't penned a single article on Holoc
ab   (10.20.12)
aust during the Ww2 ,faithful like a dog to FDR's command "Don't rock the boat!" . The very same NYT compensate now by incessantly bashing Israel,with Tom Friedman a willing shill of Saudi Arabia's "progressives" as their champion.
29. American Jews who vote for Obama are traitors
Avner ,   Tel Aviv   (10.20.12)
Obama hates Israel. But these so-called Jews, who vote for the democrats, not only destroying Israel's future, but also the future of the United States. Afterall, under him, America is now $16 trillion in debt.
30. Scholars? By who's standards?
Avi Mizrachi ,   Yehud, Israel   (10.20.12)
The article fails to point out that the vast majority of US citizens living in Israel - tens of thousands of eligible voters, many of them registered Democrats, will be voting for Romney. With the current administration's hostile stance against Israel, It's public statements regarding Jerusalem not being Israel's capital and the failure to stop Iran's nuclear program - the reasons are quite obvious. Regardless of which candidate you support, if you haven't alteady registered, check out ivoteisrael.com and make your vote count.
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