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.
I forgot to add that Bush SR got 35% of the Jewish vote in 1988.
If Obama were wise, but I doubt that he is, he would go out of his way to befriend Israel in no uncertain terms.
The Jewish vote may only be 2%, but it is a powerful vote in presidential elections.
1988
Bush (R) 35
Dukakis (D) 64
Should Obama return to his roots of Islam (For some reason he might win the office of POTUS, at this point the polarity of the earth reverses) I am certain the Jews can take pride in not being bigots and racist.