But Palestinian American voters trend Democratic, why would Jewish voters want to stay in a party that is heading towards a more pro-Palestinian bent?
Because unconditional support for the policies of the current Israeli government isn’t the most important issue for all Jewish voters? Some of us prioritize American domestic policy or other foreign policy issues or don’t completely agree with Netanyahu’s policies. I may have disagreements with Palestinian-Americans about some aspects of Israel, but we agree on health care, the Muslim ban, voting rights, climate change.
There is a reason why the Jewish vote is for the taking for Republican candidates in the Northeast and so on.....
Jewish voters should be more Independent-minded, should be voting more Independent....
Thank you for not accusing us of “staying inside the Democrat ghetto” or whatever people would say equivalent to “the Democratic plantation” for Black voters. Personally I feel confident in my ability to make up my own mind and not vote for corrupt fascists.
I think even despite the intensity of the Zionist vs. Anti-Zionist debate, most Jews I know on both sides of the issue (and btw there are plenty on both sides, including Haredim so let's be careful with painting Jews as a whole or groups w/in Judaism with broad brush strokes folks) are aware that the biggest source of anti-Semitism in this country is still the Right.
McCarthy had his own "all about the Benjamins" comment, and unlike Ilhan Omar did not apologize. For years, antisemitic conspiracy theories about George Soros have had a starring role in the GOP worldview. Even evangelicals' justification of Israel comes with the caveat that they truly believe the Jews will convert or burn in hell.
You're very astute to point out the "plantation" comment because it is similar. Black ppl and Jewish ppl are actually *not* taken for granted by the Democrats to the extent that they are with the GOP. The Dems treat both as rational, self-interested voters and try to appeal to those interests. WHich btw is very difficult because both communities are so diverse. The GOP's only argument though is that they are "slaves" if they vote Dem, but make absolutely no policy concessions or even listen to the concerns of people affected be discrimination. Their only answer is "this is not a racist country," which directly contradicts most minorities' experiences (which they routinely ignore). Methinks that might not be an effective message lol
