Jewish Group
Related: About this forumSeptember 2024 National Poll of Jewish Voters
In a direct matchup, Harris leads Trump by a 72 to 25 percent margin, which is an improvement from Bidens 67 to 26 percent margin in April.
Harris has a net 13-point higher favorability rating (+38 favorable/unfavorable) than Biden (+25 favorable/unfavorable).
Jews hold very negative views of Trump (76 percent unfavorable), JD Vance (73 percent unfavorable), and the Republican Party (76 percent unfavorable).
The future of democracy is the most important issue determining how Jews will vote (44 percent), followed by abortion (28 percent), and the economy/inflation (24 percent).
A lot more at:
https://jewishdems.org/jdca-polling-home-page/current-jewish-electorate-research/
aeromanKC
(3,457 posts)bbernardini
(9,989 posts)JohnSJ
(95,989 posts)evidenced by trump using disparaging remarks for against Jews for supporting Harris.
JohnSJ
(95,989 posts)82% for VP Harris, which is better than 2020 for President Biden.
I personally suspect that both numbers will be higher for VP Harris in November, closer to 80 percents by Jews, and in the 90 percents for African Americans. I am skeptical of polls saying 12 to 15% blacks would vote for trump. Not going to happen.
ColinC
(10,436 posts)I am doubtful
I have seen some Jewish friends and relatives jump ship.
ColinC
(10,436 posts)Richard D
(9,309 posts)I've seen some real concern about how the US has handled the Oct 7 attack, especially given that 35 (perhaps 43) American citizens were killed during the attack.
There is also concern about Israel being forced into a cease-fire agreement that will only empower Hamas to repeat Oct 7-type attacks.
There is also concern about bothsiderism. I've seen a lot of that here.
Granted that the US has given Israel more support than any other nation, but there is a great deal of worry that weapon sales will be curtailed.
Some of this is illogical, but elections are often not about logic but are about perceived emotions.
At least one of the more powerful online Jewish influencers has gone full Trump and is vocal about it. I haven't included any links as that might violate DU terms, and I think I'm at risk already. . .
ColinC
(10,436 posts)Richard D
(9,309 posts)that I think are worth listening to and will provide information that just is not found in any other media.
lizzysavetsky - Elizabeth Savetsky - public figure (very pro trump - but just recently)
samanthaettus - Samantha Ettus
Public figure
Accidental activist. Founder of @2024newvoices. Bestselling author, professional speaker, TV contributor, Momx3!
elicalebon - Elica Le Bon الیکا? ل بن
Daughter of Iran; attorney, activist, artist, and other such labels that belie the illimitable dimensions of human existence.
buildersofmideast - Builders of the Middle East
Media/news company
Building a better Middle East- together 🕊️
jon_elk - Jonathan Elkhoury
Speaker, Columnist
Media & Public Diplomacy Adviser
charles_ashkenazi
alizalichtxo - Aliza Licht
Entrepreneur
Award-winning marketer and author of Leave Your Mark & ON BRAND
rawanosman2024 - Rawan Osman
Lebanese-Syrian/German activist 💪 Advocating peace with 🇮🇱 Founder of @arabs_ask 🙌
My contribution might be a droplet where an ocean is needed 🤍🌎🤍
officialsahartv -
antisemitismtoday
There are many more, of course. But this is a good starting place.
Richard D
(9,309 posts). . . for non-Jews to grasp even a small amount of the trauma and continued shock the entire Jewish community is experiencing post Oct 7. The recent slaughter of the 6 just before they were rescued was hydrochloric acid on the still gaping wound.
Richard D
(9,309 posts)I do not agree with this article, though the points made in it are valid and of concern to many. I think it's important for Democrats to know what is going on here, as the Jewish voting block is powerful. Right now, it's strongly weighted democratic, and hopefully, it will stay that way. But it's a cliff edge.
https://www.israelhayom.com/2024/09/08/us-action-against-hamas-is-overdue-biden-is-rewarding-it/