The pro-Israel vote is another matter. Americans support Israel so strongly that for every Jew in the U.S., there are at least 30 non-Jews who say they side with the Jewish state.Support for Israel is at near-record highs, making a pro-Israel position a winning formula for Republicans and Democrats.hat's why a majority of Israelis support the two-state solution. But for now, Republican candidates are worried about rounding up primary votes. One way to do that is by appealing to those with the most intense feelings and the greatest anxiety about Israel's security.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/opinion/ghitis-jewish-vote/index.html
Most people in the U.S. and around the world interpret the campaign pledges of love and support for Israel as an effort to win the Jewish vote. But the Jewish vote has little to do with it. The Republican candidates' passionate vows to support Israel have two objectives.hat's why a majority of Israelis support the two-state solution. But for now, Republican candidates are worried about rounding up primary votes. One way to do that is by appealing to those with the most intense feelings and the greatest anxiety about Israel's security.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/opinion/ghitis-jewish-vote/index.html
Presidency 2016 President Obama is barred by constitutional term limits from seeking re-election in 2016. A large crowd of candidates will likely compete for the Democratic and Republican nominations. Plus there are LOTS of likely third party and independent P2016 hopefuls.resident Obama is barred by constitutional term limits from seeking re-election in 2016. A large crowd of candidates will likely compete for the Democratic and Republican nominations.
http://www.politics1.com/p2016.htm
(photo credit:Courtesy). In a recent Jerusalem Post interview, former deputy secretary of state Elliot Abrams said President Barack Obama “sees Israel as a problem,” reminding us of the question that won’t go away.It’s a question being asked by many a political pundit, and not just on the island of Manhattan or in Israel.photo credit:Courtesy). In a recent Jerusalem Post interview, former deputy secretary of state Elliot Abrams said President Barack Obama “sees Israel as a problem,” reminding us of the question that won’t go away.
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/Why-do-US-Jews-still-vote-for-Obama
In the 2012 presidential election, support for Democrats fell by 9 percentage while support for Republicans increased by the same percentage. The American Jewish vote for President Barack Obama fell from 78 percent to 69 percent in 2012.olls indicate during this election, 83% of white Jews voted for Obama compared to just 34% of white Protestants and 47% of white Catholics, though 67% of those identifying with another religion and 71% identifying with no religion also voted Obama. In the 2012 presidential election, 68% of Jews voted for Barack Obama.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_views_and_involvement_in_US_politics
LYNN NEARY, HOST: We turn now to Washington and presidential politics. Most of the Republican presidential candidates were in town today, addressing a group of Jewish Republicans and affirming their support for Israel.Here is former House speaker Newt Gingrich speaking this afternoon.ut for this crowd of Jewish Republicans today, for many of them Israel is the number one issue. And the candidates did not disappoint in their statements of staunch, unwavering support. NEARY: NPR's Ari Shapiro, thanks for being with us, Ari.
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/07/143301564/gop-candidates-emphasize-support-of-israel
But for this crowd of Jewish Republicans today, for many of them Israel is the number one issue. And the candidates did not disappoint in their statements of staunch, unwavering support. NEARY: NPR's Ari Shapiro, thanks for being with us, Ari.SHAPIRO: Good to talk to you, Lynn.Copyright © 2011 NPR.ut for this crowd of Jewish Republicans today, for many of them Israel is the number one issue. And the candidates did not disappoint in their statements of staunch, unwavering support. NEARY: NPR's Ari Shapiro, thanks for being with us, Ari.
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/07/143301564/gop-candidates-emphasize-support-of-israel
That's why a majority of Israelis support the two-state solution. But for now, Republican candidates are worried about rounding up primary votes. One way to do that is by appealing to those with the most intense feelings and the greatest anxiety about Israel's security.hat's why a majority of Israelis support the two-state solution. But for now, Republican candidates are worried about rounding up primary votes. One way to do that is by appealing to those with the most intense feelings and the greatest anxiety about Israel's security.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/opinion/ghitis-jewish-vote/index.html
Moreover, the anti-Israeli voters are unquestionably in far greater numbers than the Jews. As to the other points, it is not correct that all American Jews support Israel. Many American Jews are strongly opposed to Israel and to the policies of Israel. There must be some other reason why America supports Israel.The answer is obvious to almost everyone who had studied the subject. America supports Israel because Fundamentalist Christians in America support Israel.oreover, the anti-Israeli voters are unquestionably in far greater numbers than the Jews. As to the other points, it is not correct that all American Jews support Israel. Many American Jews are strongly opposed to Israel and to the policies of Israel. There must be some other reason why America supports Israel.
http://www.anusha.com/usisrael.htm
When it comes to Israel, Jewish Americans are notably moderate in their views. Eighty-two percent of American Jews support a two-state solution; 76 percent want the president to put forward a peace plan, and 84 percent support the appointment of former president Bill Clinton as a special envoy.eventy percent of American Jews voted for Barack Obama. The result is in line with the 74 percent support he received in 2008, and the 70 percent average support Democratic presidential candidates have received since exit polling began in 1972.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/opinion/americas-jewish-vote.html
why do so many presidential candidates support israel?
Most of the Republican presidential candidates were in town today, addressing a group of Jewish Republicans and affirming their support for Israel.