Bush Move on Mideast May Sway Jewish Vote | LA Times

Bush Move on Mideast May Sway Jewish Vote
Even small gains with the largely Democratic bloc could make a difference in November.

By Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer

When President Bush announced a major shift this week in Middle East policy, the news was heralded on the Republican Jewish Coalition website with smiling photos of Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and a headline declaring, "President Bush Backs Israel, Yet Again."

Bush's recognition of permanent Israeli settlements in the West Bank was "a watershed event" in the long, fraternal relationship between the United States and Israel, said William Daroff, the group's deputy chief.

Republicans are hoping the shift will mark a watershed in presidential politics as well.

Bush lost almost 80% of the Jewish vote to Democrat Al Gore in 2000, a performance consistent with patterns through much of the 20th century.

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(think being the operative word here...) that Sharon is a disaster.

in the mail that is for sure. years ago the jews couldn`t buy their way into this white anglo saxon crowd now they really can. just come up with enough cash and you can join the club..."but don`t wear those funny hat`s we still have alot of old folks who don`t understand why "your kind" are here" i`m old enough to remember when "jews" were one step above the "colours" with these white assholes, times are a changing aren`t they?

Jewish people can see that there is no danger in electing Kerry.His policies toward Israel pose no imminant danger to ``the tribe``.

B-)

say bye bye to Michigan - Florida still a toss up