At only about 2% of the population and with heavy concentrations in states that are not close (NY, FL, CA) it is not the votes of Jewish Americans that matters. Its their money. They provide a staggering half of all donations to Democrats. If they were to largely close their wallets to Democrats, that would be very damaging.
“At only about 2% of the population and with heavy concentrations in states that are not close (NY, FL, CA) it is not the votes of Jewish Americans that matters. Its their money. They provide a staggering half of all donations to Democrats. If they were to largely close their wallets to Democrats, that would be very damaging.”
Here it is. When those states were closely contested, the Jewish vote could tilt the balance. Now they are so solid blue it doesn’t count for much in statewide elections. It may make a difference in a few suburban CDs like in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rocklanmd.