When Republicans ask me about Jewish voting trends, I usually reply that the Jews don't know that Roosevelt died, and that he didn't particularly like them anyway. They have been genetically programmed for the Democratic Party, since their great-great grandmothers thought Roosevelt was helping them. Jewish support for Obama slipped from 78% in 2008, to 70% on Tuesday. Although that is a significant move of the needle, considering how important Israel is to the Jewish psyche, and how little affinity Obama has for that nation, genetics still prevailed.
reprinted from November of 2012
UPDATE AUGUST 22, 2019: Although over the years I have written many posts about Jewish voting and Israel, between Netanyahu, Omar, Tlaib and Trump, the topic is front and center. In the last couple of days we read about Trump and the trope. Years ago, Art Linkletter had a program called Kids Say The Darndest Things. Kids, not unlike Trump, don't have the filters that society places on us over the years.
While in the movies, John Wayne and James Stewart were idolized for plain talking, that trait is certainly not expected or appreciated in politics. Although not expected, I guess the question for 2020 will be how many people appreciate it?
Many Americans are tired of the smooth talking politicians who tell voters what they want to hear. When voters tell me that candidate A is "so articulate" I respond by saying if you want a smooth talker for president any car salesman will do. Trump is a salesman but also a tested and successful businessman who is not the least bit interested in being politically correct or appeasing the elites. His voters appreciate his plain speaking, brashness, and results oriented approach to the presidency. My guess is that for the next six years those who want to be offended will be offended and America will continue to prosper and improve.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the loyalty that American Jews have to the Democrat party.
ReplyDeleteI suppose they think that the Democrat's hatred of Jews only extends to those living in Israel.
I say that's a dangerous way of thinking, particularly now that blatant anti-Semites like Ilhan Omar and Rhashida Tlaib are being embraced by Democrat politicians throughout this country.
All the Media has to do to protect these pro Palestinian and Boycott Israel Democrats is to take the story off the front page.Out of sight out of mind
ReplyDeleteI had a chance to watch Congressperson Wild's interview on 'Hardball'. She did not seem to give a hard stance against 'The Squad's' movement to boycott Israel
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