Kesher Talk

Jews & the GOP: The Convention: Groups like the American Jewish Committee, the Israel Project, Baruch College, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New Yor, the Republican Jewish Coalition, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations will all be rolling out the welcome wagon for the Republican National Convention next week:

Many Jewish groups have been appreciative of the strong support President Bush and other Republicans have given Israel and the fight against international anti-Semitism during the past few years. As a result, though Jews traditionally have voted strongly Democratic, there is an increased willingness among Jewish groups to take a more balanced approach to the two major parties.

Indeed, Jewish officials say it’s in their interest to back both the Republicans and the Democrats: That would force both parties to work to garner Jewish support, ensuring that Jewish issues remain on the radar screen no matter which party is in power. (JTA)

Groups you would not expect to join in the fun, like Tikkun and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, will be at the convention, too--to protest.

posted by William @ 8/25/2004 10:19:01 AM