Typically, those of the Jewish faith vote Democratic. Recent polls show that 65% voted Democratic in the last election.
However, I believe that Romney could do quite well with the Jewish vote not only because both are religious minorities and may feel connected as such, but also because of Romney’s personal friendship with Israel’s prime-minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Times released a groundbreaking article about the nearly 40 year friendship between Romney and Netanyahu. According to the article, the two met in 1976 at Bain and Company and now understand each other so well that they can practically “speak in code.”
The article goes on to say that it is very rare to have two high profile leaders of different countries with such a long history. This friendship could be very consequential in upcoming years as Israel considers war with Iran for its nuclear weapons program.
Netanyahu has said that he remains neutral in America’s presidential election, but I think if he had to choose between President Obama and his friend Mitt Romney, he would choose his friend over Obama. I am sure that Netanyahu is not very favorably inclined to Obama these days due to many reasons, but most recently because of Obama’s “hot mic gaffe” where Obama bemoaned that he had to “work with Netanyahu everyday” to President Sarkozy of France.
Readers may want to read a related post from April 8th here ——-> http://mittromneycentral.com/2012/04/08/governor-romney-and-the-jewish-vote/
Choice, cherished, friendships are worth their weight in gold. Glad you have so many great ones. Good luck!
A President Romney Administration will be, undoubtedly, the best assembled group of men and women in the history of America. This Administration will determine the direction and future of this Country, that is destined to, without restraint, become restored with a new vigor. An America that will lead the world in production and economic growth into the next century. It is so important that every eligible voter in the Republican Party, every Independent voter, and every knowledgeable Democrat support Gov. Romney in the Presidential Election in November. We cannot be passive, as this IS the most important election since 1860. With the words used by Ann Romney at an Iowa Campaign stop, this last December, ” If Mitt Romney wins in November… America wins!”
@Gary Alan Chidester
Totally agree. Cannot wait for the well appointed, first class, effective people who will be in a Romney Administration
Having been raised Catholic in the Jewish town of Longmeadow Ma, and now living in another state 3 doors away from a Jewish temple, I know of several people who will NOT be voting for Obama.
@Gary, I agree. We canNOT afford to take ANYthing for granted in this election.
We need every LIKEMINDED eligible voter in the Republican, Independent or Democratic party to 1) REGISTERED to vote and 2) GET TO THE POLLS…or absentee vote….. in November!
Our country desperately the course correction Mitt Romney can deliver……..provided we have a strong House and Senate and sustaining voters.