Israel Stance Divides Jewish Voters in Texas Senate Race
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Jewish voters in Texas are divided over the upcoming Senate race, with some switching from Democrat James Talarico to Republican Ken Paxton due to Talarico's criticism of the Israeli government. Others are supporting Talarico precisely because of his stance on Israel. A Modern Orthodox voter found both candidates' positions on Israel problematic.
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- Jewish voters in Texas are split over the Israeli government's policies in the Senate race.
- Some Jewish voters are shifting from Democrat James Talarico to Republican Ken Paxton.
- Other Jewish voters support Talarico due to his stance on Israel.
- A Modern Orthodox voter found both candidates' positions on Israel difficult.
A Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, James Talarico, has seen some Jewish voters shift their support to his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, due to Talarico's stance against the Netanyahu government. However, some Jewish voters are reportedly supporting Talarico specifically because of his views on Israel, with some even wishing he would adopt more extreme positions.
One 61-year-old Houston resident, who identifies with the Modern Orthodox stream of Judaism, found the choice between Talarico and Paxton difficult. While she could not accept Paxton's political views, Talarico's positions on Israel made voting for him impossible.