September 2024 National Poll of Jewish Voters

[Mosby]

In a direct matchup, Harris leads Trump by a 72 to 25 percent margin, which is an improvement from Biden’s 67 to 26 percent margin in April.

Harris has a net 13-point higher favorability rating (+38 favorable/unfavorable) than Biden (+25 favorable/unfavorable).

Jews hold very negative views of Trump (76 percent unfavorable), JD Vance (73 percent unfavorable), and the Republican Party (76 percent unfavorable).

The future of democracy is the most important issue determining how Jews will vote (44 percent), followed by abortion (28 percent), and the economy/inflation (24 percent).

A lot more at:
https://jewishdems.org/jdca-polling-home-page/current-jewish-electorate-research/

[aeromanKC]

1. Guess Nate Silver didn't get this memo.

[bbernardini]

2. How long until MAGA starts claiming this poll was funded by George Soros? nt

[JohnSJ]

4. American Jews have always been strong supporters of Democrats, as

evidenced by trump using disparaging remarks for against Jews for supporting Harris.

[JohnSJ]

3. No surprise. African Americans according to the polls have about an

82% for VP Harris, which is better than 2020 for President Biden.

I personally suspect that both numbers will be higher for VP Harris in November, closer to 80 percents by Jews, and in the 90 percents for African Americans. I am skeptical of polls saying 12 to 15% blacks would vote for trump. Not going to happen.

[ColinC]

5. Does anybody think she would actually lose Jewish voters if she takes a harder line on the Palestinian conflict?

I am doubtful

[Richard D]

6. Yes

I have seen some Jewish friends and relatives jump ship.

[ColinC]

7. Based on why, exactly? If you don't mind me asking.

[Richard D]

8. I don't mind . . .

I've seen some real concern about how the US has handled the Oct 7 attack, especially given that 35 (perhaps 43) American citizens were killed during the attack.

There is also concern about Israel being forced into a cease-fire agreement that will only empower Hamas to repeat Oct 7-type attacks.

There is also concern about bothsiderism. I've seen a lot of that here.

Granted that the US has given Israel more support than any other nation, but there is a great deal of worry that weapon sales will be curtailed.

Some of this is illogical, but elections are often not about logic but are about perceived emotions.

At least one of the more powerful online Jewish influencers has gone full Trump and is vocal about it. I haven't included any links as that might violate DU terms, and I think I'm at risk already. . .

[ColinC]

9. Nah I'm pretty sure you're good. I appreciate the info!

[Richard D]

11. These are a few of the Jewish influencers on Instagram

that I think are worth listening to and will provide information that just is not found in any other media.

lizzysavetsky - Elizabeth Savetsky - public figure (very pro trump - but just recently)

samanthaettus - Samantha Ettus
Public figure
Accidental activist. Founder of @2024newvoices. Bestselling author, professional speaker, TV contributor, Momx3!

elicalebon - Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن
Daughter of Iran; attorney, activist, artist, and other such labels that belie the illimitable dimensions of human existence.

buildersofmideast - Builders of the Middle East
Media/news company
Building a better Middle East- together 🕊️

jon_elk - Jonathan Elkhoury
Speaker, Columnist
Media & Public Diplomacy Adviser

charles_ashkenazi

alizalichtxo - Aliza Licht
Entrepreneur
Award-winning marketer and author of Leave Your Mark & ON BRAND

rawanosman2024 - Rawan Osman
Lebanese-Syrian/German activist 💪 Advocating peace with 🇮🇱 Founder of @arabs_ask 🙌
My contribution might be a droplet where an ocean is needed 🤍🌎🤍

officialsahartv -

antisemitismtoday

There are many more, of course. But this is a good starting place.

[Richard D]

10. It is extraordinarily difficult . . .

. . . for non-Jews to grasp even a small amount of the trauma and continued shock the entire Jewish community is experiencing post Oct 7. The recent slaughter of the 6 just before they were rescued was hydrochloric acid on the still gaping wound.

[Richard D]

12. This goes more into it.

I do not agree with this article, though the points made in it are valid and of concern to many. I think it's important for Democrats to know what is going on here, as the Jewish voting block is powerful. Right now, it's strongly weighted democratic, and hopefully, it will stay that way. But it's a cliff edge.

https://www.israelhayom.com/2024/09/08/us-action-against-hamas-is-overdue-biden-is-rewarding-it/