Posted on 08/04/2014 3:30:29 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
Republicans believe that the deepening crisis in Gaza could ultimately loosen the grip that the Democratic Party has traditionally held upon American Jewish voters.
While declarations of a rift between Democrats and the Jewish community have proven premature in the past, things could be different this time, they assert.
Just in the last week, the Obama administration used unusually strong language to condemn the shelling of a United Nations-run school in Gaza, apparently by the Israeli military, and drafted a document for a cease-fire that Israeli officials denounced as favoring Hamas. Conservatives say the overall stance of the administration has created an atmosphere of skepticism in the Democratic base toward Israel.
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THE difference?
The only state where Jews might make a difference is in Florida. Find me one other state where Jews could mathematically make a difference.
Let’s take the case of New Jersey. Half a million Jews total, of which roughly half are eligible to vote. Obama won the state by 650,000 votes in 2012. Could Jews have made a difference?
“THE difference? The only state where Jews might make a difference is in Florida. Find me one other state where Jews could mathematically make a difference.”
Well.... Let’s use your one example; Florida. Whoever wins Florida has taken a big step toward winning the election. Don’t you agree?
Not everyone can comprehend an English sentence.
Aw, don’t be so hard on yourself :)
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