Anonymous wrote:I am old enough to remember when the GOP said its policy towards Israel made it the party for Jews.
Hint, it was just a few months ago.
Yes, it's super strange. My husband's Jewish cousin is a huge Trump supporter, probably partly because of his backing of Israel. He also loved Sheldon Adelson and Kushner. I don't even think he gave Bannon a side eye. My husband and I are both Biden supporters (but my husband won't readily admit it to his cousin as his family has been Republican for generations).
I told my husband next time he talks to his cousin, he should say something to the effect of, "That Marjorie Greene is great!" or "What do you think of Madison Cawthorn?" (Cousin lives in North Carolina.) I mean I get being a Republican or conservative on some issues, but how do they not see how white nationalist so many are in the party? And so many supported Marjorie Greene. It's not just one nutcase in the party.
That's why most Jews are not Republicans. We remember our ancestors being the scapegoat and also know that many have not gotten past that idea, even today in America. Also, most of us can empathize with the oppressed, minority status citizens, even if many of us have "made it" in America. Yes, Trump was pro-Israel, but most of us with critical thinking skills can see both sides. And personally, I won't vote for a politician just based on his stance on Israel. I am voting on issues that affect Americans.