For most American Jews Israel is not a major consideration when they vote. I wouldn’t call them “self-loathing.” Most families vote the same way from generation to generation on social and local issues. They are just living their lives. What’s wrong with that? If they are self-loathing, so is everyone else who votes Democrat. Come on.
Here in Israel Bush had the highest approval rating consistently of any president, most of the time at 70 per cent and McCain is way out in front too; Israel is the only one of 23 foreign countries surveyed where he’s favored, last time I’ve looked. But Obama is ahead among the young, including soldiers, because of his style.
Most unpopular president here? Bush Sr. That’s because of the insolent way Baker talked to Shamir the whole time including his famous expression, “F-ck the Jews.” That’s why it was such a pleasant surprise to see how totally different the son was regarding Israel. Bush Jr. will be remembered for good.
Your comment about Bush Sr is reflected in the Jewish vote. Bush Sr only received 11% of the Jewish vote. The lowest percent received by any Republican Presidential Candidate since 1976.