"...In addition, Forman maintained, some Republican leadership tepid on Israel was replaced by stronger supporters. "Hoyer's considered very pro-Israel. Pelosi's pro-Israel and has been very active on the issue. [Outgoing House Speaker Dennis] Hastert (R-Illinois) never was." Bloomfield added that the diminished influence of Evangelicals, many of whom vocally supported Israel, shouldn't worry Israel advocates.
He called Evangelicals "great cheerleaders" whose backing of Israel never resulted in specific action or was really tested. "They might love Israel, but they hate gays more than they love Israel...
Perhaps, that is the explanation for the 87% RAT vote. Forman, after all, claims to be influential. He, like many others, distorts opposition to homosexual marriage as "hating gays." It is nice to have friends!
One should not confuse certain Reform groups with actual Jews.