Gallup: Obama polling well with Jewish voters

Probably the two cities with the highest concentration of Jewish voters.

Although I think defections to McCain among Jews are inevitable either way. Neither Clinton nor Obama is polling at 74%

rise...

Let's see those numbers on election day. ;-)

Jews tend to be more upper-income but vote Democratic because of historical tradition, as well as an aversion to the Christian Right and a commitment to social justice. But younger Jews tend not to be as automatically Democratic as their parents, so as older Jews die off the Jewish population may become less Democratic. Also, the Orthodox Jews have become more Republican, and McCain is not seen as being in bed with the Christian Right and is perceived as more moderate.

Jews for whom support for Israel is a litmus test tend not to trust politicians they don't know that well, and there may be a tendency not to trust African American politicians, since some of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress are members of the CBC. It's not fair, but it's the reality. I think about the people I went to high school with and I am sure some of them will vote for Obama, but I am not sure all the people who usually tilt Democrat will. But I'd love to be wrong on this. I just think it needs to be on our radar screen.

He's certainly got the votes of everyone in my family (except my crazy libertarian aunt in California).

I'm sure it will rise to 75% by November. Jews vote Dem almost as consistently as AAs.

The biggest one I know ate a granite cookie last week.

*crosses fingers*

talking about the 'traditional' antisemitism of the black clergy and how that will tank the Jewish vote for Obama. :eyes:

Jewish vote has always gone with Democrats

Although I should caution that we may have a bit of an uphill battle to bring over that additional 13% to match Kerry's share...I met some Jews in Montgomery County, PA when canvassing for Obama who were pretty hostile and said that they were Democrats but might/would vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee.

most of the Jewish vote will go with Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee

What I think will be interesting is that the Catholic vote. I think mccain's endorsement of hagee is going to hurt him with the Catholics far worse than the Wright issue hurt Obama. For one reason, Obama essentially severed any ties to Wright's views, and his last response he severed his relationship with Wright

I don't think mccain will do that with Hagee

My mothers, sisters, brother-in-laws, nephew all voted for Hillary, but will vote for Obama in a heartbeat against the crazy Republican geezer.

Not feeling bitter today!

Jewish voters are among the most reliable voting blocs for democrats. I'd be shocked if it's not at least 70-30.

the rest of us.

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