CHICAGO - A Shift in Jewish Voter Sentiment Amid Anti-Israel Protests
- Pro-Israel activist condemns antisemitism at DNC convention.
- Activist warns about impact on voters for November election.
- Concerns raised about Democratic Party losing support of Jewish voters.
A counter-protester at the anti-Israel march during the Democratic National Convention expressed concerns over rising anti-Semitism, claiming the event symbolizes "Jew hatred." Ukrainian Jewish refugee Steinberg told Fox News Digital that the Democratic Party's stance on the Gaza conflict could significantly alter Jewish voter allegiance, potentially favoring former President Trump in the upcoming election. "I think the Democratic Party has lost the Jews," she asserted, emphasizing a growing disillusionment among Jewish voters with the party. Historically, Jewish voters have leaned heavily Democratic, with 80% supporting Obama in previous elections. However, Steinberg believes that recent events have catalyzed a shift in perspective, stating, "We are not voting for the Democrats anymore. We are done." She highlighted the impact of the October 7th attacks, which she claims have awakened Jewish voters to their precarious situation, prompting them to reconsider their political affiliations. According to an analysis by the American Enterprise Institute, Jewish voters have consistently favored Democrats over Republicans, with a margin of 71% to 26% since 1968. In the 2020 election, Jewish voters supported Biden over Trump by 68% to 30%, and in 2016, they chose Clinton over Trump by a similar margin. This historical trend may be challenged as sentiments shift in response to current events and perceived party alignment with Jewish interests.