Levinson Criticizes Businesswoman Galia Albin's Understanding of Elections
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Journalist Chaim Levinson criticized businesswoman Galia Albin's understanding of Israeli elections, stating she and 90% of the public don't grasp the concept. Levinson argued that voting is based on identity, not just political views, and that decisive votes come from major cities like Tel Aviv, not the Gaza envelope communities. He presented 2022 election data to support his claims, noting that the Likud received more votes in Tel Aviv than in Sderot. Levinson also suggested that religious Mizrahi voters are unlikely to shift from parties like Shas or support secular parties.
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- Chaim Levinson claims 90% of Israelis, including Galia Albin, don't understand elections.
- Levinson argues voting is about identity, not just political stances.
- He cited 2022 data showing Tel Aviv voters cast more for Likud than Sderot residents.
- Levinson stated decisive votes come from large cities, not the Gaza periphery.
- He believes religious Mizrahi voters' choices are driven by identity, not secular parties.
Former Haaretz journalist Chaim Levinson has criticized businesswoman Galia Albin, following excerpts from her interview on the "Hakol Ptuach" podcast. Albin had discussed conversations with residents of Dimona and Sderot and their voting patterns for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Levinson asserted that 90% of the Israeli public, including Albin, do not understand the concept of elections. He also commented on Albin's appearance, noting the high cost of her shirt.
In his own podcast, "Levinson Al HaBoker," he addressed the left's perception of residents in development towns and the Gaza envelope communities. Levinson argued that figures like Albin misunderstand Israeli elections, particularly the voting habits of those near Gaza who have endured security issues for years. He dismissed the notion that convincing these residents that Netanyahu is harming them would change their votes, citing the 2022 election data.
Levinson presented statistics showing that in Sderot, only 6,329 votes went to the Likud out of 15,242 total valid votes. He contrasted this with Tel Aviv, where 45,000 votes went to the Likud, and Rishon LeZion with 45,000 Likud votes, and Netanya with 40,000. He concluded that the decisive votes come from larger cities, not the periphery.
Levinson explained his sociological view that voting is an expression of identity, not just political stances. He stated that identifying as a "Likudnik" is a self-definition, and that even in the left, voting can be influenced by family tradition. He also argued that attempts to sway religious Mizrahi voters towards secular parties are unrealistic, as religious identity is dominant, leading those who oppose Netanyahu to support figures like Ben-Gvir or Shas instead.
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