Jewish voters usually vote in favor of politically liberal candidates or causes, but may vote differently in order to protect their interests/causes.[37] By 2008 Jews made up about 33% of white voters in Los Angeles, while in 1993 they made up 25% of the white vote.[38] Jewish voters in the San Fernando Valley tend to be more politically conservative while those in the Los Angeles Westside tend to be more liberal; Jews in both areas largely support the Democratic Party.[39] Jews vote in favor of immigrants.[40] Raphael J. Sonenshein, in "The Role of the Jewish Community in Los Angeles Politics," wrote that the Jewish community had a significant impact in Los Angeles politics even though it is proportionally a small part of the city's population.[41]