Poll: Most Jewish voters want Obama to win

jpost.com ^ | JUne 9 , 2008 | By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, WASHINGTON

[NoLibZone]

WASHINGTON - A new Gallup survey found that 61% of Jewish voters prefer Obama to McCain, who got 32% of the Jewish support.

That number is far greater than the rate found for the general population, who only preferred Obama to McCain 45-43, according to the poll. Obama also still trails Clinton in Jewish support, according to the survey, with Clinton winning against Obama in the Jewish community 50%-43%.

Though the results showed Obama is favored by the Jewish community, the Republican Jewish Coalition pounced on them to attack Obama.

[Andy from Chapel Hill]

My sister-in-law and her husband plan to vote for McCain.

They are:
Marxist/Maoist
He is Jewish, she converted to Judaism
Live is Cambridge, MA
He is a Harvard doct-ta
She is a an unemployed social worker (MSW)
They play NPR and Pacifica Network radio constantly
ALL of their friends are Jewish (no diversity)
They talk about community service but never do any.

The reason for McCain?
Israel.

[Always Right]

61% of Jewish voters want Israel destroyed.

[gulfcoast6]

I can’t buy this one.

[Always Right]

Jews for Hitler

[Mrs. B.S. Roberts]

“I am Jewish but I am not a Democrat”

I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. My Jewish family and I have never been Democrats. We discuss politics and world affairs all the time. One of our endless discussions is how to slap up the American Jewish collective upside the head and get them to actually see what they are supporting. Oy, it gives me a headache. For so-called intellectuals many American Jews sure are stupid and short sided. While Israel celebrates her 60th birthday, they support a candidate who is supported by people who are planning her funeral.

[spacejunkie01]

honestly, I ask myself the same thing; the ONLY thing I can think is that these jews are secular. Because, if they had any allegiance or love for Israel they would NEVER vote dem. It baffles me to see this happen year after year. They’re like the blacks...once they get stuck in the party, they can’t get out.

[rbg81]

Its likely that a majority of Jews are liberal and a good many Leftists (though probably not a majority) are antisemitic. Whether this is conscious or subconscious bias, I do not know, but it exists and it mostly manifests itself as antipathy toward Israel. Sadly, in response to this, many liberal Jews have chosen to distance themselves from Israel rather than defend it. This is to stay in good with the liberal cause, because (ultimately) liberalism is their real religion. I'm sure this perceived self-hatred on their part only reinforces the attitude of their antisemitic “friends”. These Jews may be well educated and cultured, but they are textbook examples of useful idiots.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

More liberal than Jewish is the reason.

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[windsorknot]

Meshugge

[bert]

He’s a surrogate, raised up in the Jewish leftist ideology at the most leftist indoctrination centers in America.

[kenmcg]

It makes one wonder. The Pubbies have been more beneficial to Israel through the years and yet they vote for the RATS.

[SolidWood]

Jewish Liberals. All other libs for that matter, too.

[Huck]

I'm Jewish and I don't really give a rat's @ss about Israel, beyond whatever strategic significance they hold for the USA. I am 100% American and concern myself with my country, not Israel. They are an ally, and as such deserve good treatment, but that's the extent of it, as far as I'm concerned. I'd probably rank them behind both England and Australia and maybe even Japan when it comes to who our most valuable friends are.

[boomop1]

They also don't believe OJ is guilty, or care what happens to their homeland.

[reformedliberal]

For 30 years, politically-correct Jews have told me that they are ashamed to be Jewish “because of Israel.” This is directly in reference to military success.

As a Jew, it comforts me to know Israel exists and is militarily strong. I am the only conservative in my birth family and therefore, looked upon as an idiot. My closest friends are all strong Christians, which doesn’t help my *image*, either.

[Jim Noble]

they won't recognize their savior today - the Republicans

Politics and salvation have nothing to do with each other.

[montag813]

That's actually quite good for a Republican. Reagan lead with ca. 40%

IT was a bit more, but you are correct. IF McCain can boost his 32% to 40%, it will be a long night for Obama.