I dont think thats the problem, and I dont think GWB will pick up that many votes based on Israel, the war on terror perhaps.
Hillary wasnt about Israel. At the time the peace process was in full gear, supported by most liberal US Jews. The Oslo War (aka al aska intiftada) had just started. If it was disappointment with Israel policy, they wouldnt have overwhelming voted for a continuation of the Clinton policy under Gore.
Hilliary kissed Suha (sp?) after uttering a version of old libels (poisoning children) and was outed over her *ew bastard comment. She came off as a Jew hater. That was the issue, not Israel, and yes, that hatred will often transcend the liberal bias of many Jews.
If the Reps pick up Jewish votes it will be from demographic change, particularly economic and tax policies which appeal to younger voters. A backlash against perceived liberal anti-Semitism, yes, but I dont think its perceived yet. Support for Israel, in the top 5 issues perhaps.
Thanks for the article.... I may not be a conservative, but I'm no fan of the left, as you are aware. Especially when it comes to Israel. They are detached from reality. To give you a personal example: the {other} congregation {that I serve} was asked to co-sponsor (and host at the synagogue) an event called Tapestry, a story-telling presentation by two American women, one Jewish and one with Lebanese Christian ancestry. We agreed, whereupon one of the co-sponsoring organizations -- named Kansas Committee for a Just Peace in the Mideast -- asked whether they could distribute materials at the event. I asked to meet with representatives and look over the materials. The two folks Then they handed me copies of three documents they wanted to distribute. The They're just clueless. Even if I secretly agreed with any of those things (which of
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