US Jewish Voters Favor Democrats, Poll Shows
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
A poll of 800 American Jewish voters, conducted by GBAO for J Street, revealed that 72% favored Democratic candidates in the recent US Congress elections, a figure consistent with previous elections. The survey also indicated that 76% support sanctions against violent Israeli settlers and a majority believe Israeli actions and AIPAC's spending contribute to antisemitism in the US. Jim Gerstein of GBAO Strategies stated that these voters remain a key Democratic constituency, with stable political views.
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- 72% of American Jewish voters supported Democratic candidates in the recent US Congress elections.
- The poll of 800 Jewish voters showed political preferences largely unchanged from the 2024 elections.
- 76% of respondents favor sanctions against Israeli settlers who commit violence against Palestinians.
- 66% believe AIPAC's campaign spending against Israel critics fuels US antisemitism.
- 80% think Israel's actions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria increase antisemitic sentiment in the US.
- Jim Gerstein noted the stability of Jewish voters' political views and their importance to Democrats.
American Jewish voters largely supported Democratic candidates in the recent US Congress elections, according to a poll commissioned by J Street. The survey found that 72% of Jewish voters cast ballots for Democrats, while 24% favored Republicans, indicating a significant margin between the parties. These political preferences remain largely consistent with the previous 2024 elections, where Democrats also received 72% of the vote and Republicans 26%.
The poll also explored American Jewish voters' views on Israeli policy, particularly concerning settlements and actions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria. A substantial 76% of respondents expressed support for sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians. Furthermore, 66% believe that the organization AIPAC's spending on campaigns against critics of Israel contributes to rising antisemitism in the United States. A larger majority, 80%, feel that Israel's actions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria also fuel antisemitic sentiments in the US.
The survey, conducted by GBAO from October 28 to November 3, included 800 American Jewish voters and has a stated margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Jim Gerstein, President and Founder of GBAO Strategies, commented that American Jews continue to be a vital part of the Democratic Party's electoral base. He noted the stability of their political views and voting preferences, despite new contentious issues arising in each election cycle. Gerstein also highlighted that the community's perspectives on antisemitism and support for Israel are not always accurately represented in public discourse, emphasizing that their positions are often more complex than commonly perceived.
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