jewish voters

Today’s New York Times has a front-page, below the fold profile of Andy Martin, the right-wing wackadoodle who is now believed to have originated the “Obama is a secret Muslim” fabrication.

This seems like a major misstep in light of Barack Obama’s strained relations with Jewish Democrats and Independents (read: Jewish voters). Hillary has cancelled an appearance (here) at an Iranian accountability rally because . . . the she-devil (aka Sarah Palin was also invited. Ironically, Clinton’s people are complaining that the event is [...]

This seems like a major misstep in light of Barack Obama’s strained relations with Jewish Democrats and Independents (read: Jewish voters). Hillary has cancelled an appearance (here) at an Iranian accountability rally because . . . the she-devil (aka Sarah Palin was also invited.

This seems like a major misstep in light of Barack Obama's strained relations with Jewish Democrats and Independents (read: Jewish voters). Hillary has cancelled an appearance (here) at an Iranian accountability rally because . . . the she-devil (aka Sarah Palin was also invited.

Ben Smith reporting:

Just out of curiosity, what is the moral difference between asking Jewish voters...

Maybe. Only problem is that now Jewish voters in Florida are getting cold feet. Case in point, former NY Mayor Ed Koch:

Ben Smith:

There’s a bit of a myth that there’s a large Jewish swing vote. Most Jewish voters seem to be committed partisans, mostly Democrats. Some 20% switch between the parties in presidential elections, only some of them on specifically Jewish issues.

From the Huffington Post:

If Barack Obama has a problem among Jewish voters, then Sen. Joseph Lieberman is in monumental trouble.

USA Today explains the importance of America’s small but influential Jewish vote: