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Jewish Support for Democrats Hits 40-Year Low as Harris-Trump Contest Looms
Edited by: TJVNews.com
A groundbreaking new poll from the Manhattan Institute reveals a significant shift in Jewish voting patterns, with Democratic support among Jewish voters reaching its lowest point in four decades. According to a report on the Newsmax website, Vice President Kamala Harris currently commands 67% of Jewish voter support compared to former President Donald Trump’s 31%, marking a dramatic decline from historical Democratic strongholds within the Jewish community.
Jewish Support For Democrats Is Declining, New Poll Finds https://t.co/N7BTwAjuvY
— J Martin (@JoseFalagan1) October 20, 2024
The seismic shift becomes particularly apparent when compared to previous elections, with the Newsmax report highlighting that former President Bill Clinton secured an overwhelming 80% of Jewish votes in 1992. As reported by Newsmax, this decline in Democratic support can be traced to several key factors, most notably the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent response from the White House.
The Manhattan Institute’s survey, as detailed through Newsmax’s coverage, reveals that 86% of Jewish voters maintain strong support for Israel, while a significant 62% express concerns about anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party. This dichotomy, Newsmax reports, reflects growing unease about the Biden administration’s fluctuating stance toward Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jesse Arm, chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute, provided crucial insight through Newsmax’s reporting, highlighting that Jewish voters perceive “security, Israel, and anti-Semitism” as areas where Trump potentially outperforms Harris. The Newsmax report emphasized Arm’s observation that a mere 5% of Jewish voters do not support Israel, underscoring the community’s nearly universal backing of the Jewish state.
Delving deeper into the demographics, the Newsmax report indicated that Harris’s support primarily stems from Reform, unaffiliated, or nondenominational Jewish voters. The survey, as reported by Newsmax, also revealed an interesting divergence from national trends, with a third of Jewish voters citing abortion as their primary concern for 2024, contrasting with the broader American electorate’s focus on economic issues.
The comprehensive poll, as detailed in Newsmax’s coverage, surveyed 658 registered Jewish voters nationwide between October 5-9, carrying a margin of error of +/- 3.8%. This scientific sampling, according to Newsmax, provides a reliable snapshot of the significant realignment occurring within the American Jewish electorate as the 2024 presidential race intensifies.
