A heated clash of opinions unfolded at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where a group of pro-Israel counter-protesters voiced their staunch opposition to the anti-Israel march. Anna Steinberg, Director of Israel365 and a Ukrainian Jewish refugee, told Fox News Digital that the event represented “Jew hatred” and that the message will push Jewish voters to support former President Trump in November. Steinberg believes the Democratic Party’s stance on the Gaza war will drastically alter the political landscape, leading to a significant shift in Jewish voter allegiance.
Steinberg asserted, “I think the Democratic Party has lost the Jews. I think we’re gone. I think we’re gone. 80% of Jews stayed in Egypt. 80% of Jews supported Obama. We are not voting for the Democrats anymore. We are not. We are done. We are not that stupid. We have broken that trauma cycle. We are done.” This statement reflects a stark departure from the traditional voting patterns of Jewish voters, who have historically supported Democratic candidates for decades.
Data from the American Enterprise Institute reveals that Jewish voters have consistently favored Democrats over Republicans by a substantial margin since 1968, averaging 71% to 26%. In the 2020 election, Jewish voters overwhelmingly supported Biden over Trump, 68% to 30%. However, recent polls in New York, a traditionally deep-blue state, indicate that Trump has gained a lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among Jewish voters.
Steinberg, drawing from her firsthand observations, shared, “More people than I ever thought in my life, Jews have historically voted Democrat… all voted Democrat, they were part of the Democratic Party, they are now voting for Trump. Vocally voting for Trump. Thank God. We’ve woken them up.” She asserts that the recent events in Gaza have awakened Jewish voters to the perceived lack of support from the Democratic Party, driving them to support the Republican Party and former President Trump.
Steinberg’s claims are supported by the growing presence of pro-Israel sentiment among Jewish voters. The counter-protesters at the DNC represent a growing voice within the Jewish community, one that is actively challenging the traditionally perceived Democratic Party loyalty. The future of Jewish voting patterns, particularly in light of the events in Gaza and the ongoing political landscape, remains to be seen. However, the emergence of this vocal pro-Israel movement could significantly impact the outcome of the 2024 election.
