[Siamese Princess]

I read all these threads and everyone is so concerned about what a spare 2% of the population will do. It defies reason. Jews are only enough of a voting block in New York and Florida to have much effect on the national election.

It's not the numbers (though that could make a difference in a tight race, especially in New York or Florida) but the money. A person might be running for Congress in a district with a zero number of Jews, but if she is deemed "anti-Israel," Jewish organizations will generously supply her opponent with funds.

Why is everyone so concerned about where the Jewish vote goes?

It must be for reasons of moral validation.

I don't think so.

[Naomi4]

All groups have a right to support a candidate who supports their views.

For some reason, when Jews do this, the other side cites it and expresses outrage.