In second term, Cantor rises rapidly in Republican leadership (Jewish Republicans Bump!)

Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) via Republican Jewish Coalition site ^ | 12/16/02 | Matthew E. Berger

[I_Love_My_Husband]

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[Bella_Bru]

At the Election Night Party down here in L.A., I had the honor of meeting Scott Gluck of the Palm Springs chapter of the RJC, and Bruce Bialosky, chariman of the L.A. Chapter, in the RJC hospitality suite. As we talked I thought about how sad it is that so many Jewish people think the Dems are their friends. One look at any Democrat forum, and they will see that this is not the case at all.

In his one term, Cantor has advocated strongly for Israel's security, gaining a reputation as one of the most hawkish members of Congress on the issue.

His hawkish attitude is needed!

Neither of Cantor's bills have received a hearing or garnered much support on Capitol Hill. The bills also largely have been dismissed by the organized Jewish community.

I am not at all surprised.

[jmaroneps37]

"Cantor is more conservative than Ben Gilman..." bar nay frank might be more conservative than gilman. He was the only Republican to vote no on the Born Baby Protection Act.

[I_Love_My_Husband]

I've talked with other Jewish Republicans here about the problem we face getting other Jews to leave the Democrats.

My grandmother, for instance, would not vote for Simon though she actually (on the issues) agreed MORE with him than Davis.

She *loves* Bill C. and thinks he was a *wonderful* president.

When I point out discrepancies about the things he's done, she says "yes that was terrible", but refuses to change her opinion.

The older Jews, for the most part, are dyed-in-the-wool Democrats, it's younger Jews who think for themselves and don't necessarily follow Dems, especially when Dems seem to hate Jews.

On a bright note though, Grams DOES have one (Jewish) friend (Mina) who is Republican! She's a real spitfire, great person and I actually like her the best of grams friends!

[I_Love_My_Husband]

I will reply thusly.

Since Jewish people and African-American people are considered by many people here at Free Republic as a lost cause these things give us Republican Jews hope that more will become Republicans as it is in our interest.

Maybe your entire family was Republican?

I am the first Republican and the *only* Republican in my entire family, both sides. I'm sure many other Jews here and also, possibly, African-Americans here (as well as Muslims) that are posting here feel as I do.

We *are* Americans true, but when you leave your entire family's belief system, which has been going on for one hundred years or more it isn't as easy as it seems.

As far as Jewish people being minorities, population facts do concur with that sentiment. There are not a lot of Jewish people living now, and the population is shrinking not increasing.

Best Regards,
ILMH

[I_Love_My_Husband]

By the way, I looked you up and see that we are in agreement about a lot of things (I also supported Buchanan btw), I also support closed borders.

I just don't see the need for the hostility to what I said, as it was not directed to you personally.

Anyways, again

Best to you

ILMH

[jla]

FYI

By the way, Iowa Granny, I'm looking forward to Jan. 7th when Congressman King joins the ranks of the conservatives in the House.

[wardaddy]

Jews are not a lost cause politically here. The younger Jews ...even uber-urban ones are statrting to question the wisdom of leftism.

Hell....the NeoCons are led by a substantially Jewish media darling Vanguard....not that I'm crazy about their culture war moderation but they are a hell of a sight better than the Dems and New Republic writers many once were.

[I_Love_My_Husband]

the NeoCons are led by a substantially Jewish media darling Vanguard Ok, who would that be? (I really don't know)

[dennisw]

 Cantor's a real good guy whose website hosts photos of the IslamoNazi destruction of the Temple Mount

http://cantor.house.gov/templemount/

 

[wardaddy]

Bill Kristol and Chuck Krauthammer are two of the more visible. Both ex-New Republic writers once upon a time. I don't particularly dislike either but they are moderates on culture war issues and the latter has been pretty vocal about handgun control which is a deal killer in my universe.

I do share a common view of strong support for Israel with them......a common convergence point between NeoCons and Southern HardRights like me....

[dennisw]

Tough luck buddy. Rep. Eric Cantor cares about the Temple Mount. THE Jewish Temple. Jews pay taxes and so do millions of supporters of Israel. Take a hike.

[Bella_Bru]

You go on as though Jewish people are minorities

Ummmm...there are only about 14 million Jews in the world period. Yes they are a minority, populaton wise. And it is important to get their votes. The WASP vote can't last forever.

[wardaddy]

Have you found that 13th tribe yet?