Jewish support for Obama continues to tumble

Shari Hillman
Republican Jewish Coalition

Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2009) -- According to a Quinnipiac poll released today (1), Jewish support for President Obama has tumbled to 52%. In January, Obama's approval rating among Jews was 83%; by September it had fallen to 64%, according to a Gallup poll (2). The Quinnipiac poll asked respondents whether they approved of President Obama's handling of specific issues. Only 52% of Jewish respondents approved of the way President Obama is handling the economy, and 49% approved of his handling of health care.

Among Jewish respondents, only 36% were satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S. today.

Republican Jewish Coalition Executive Director Matt Brooks said, "Overall support for President Obama is falling in this country; Rasmussen polls have pegged him with around 48% approval and 52% disapproval for the last few weeks (3). Even among Jewish voters his numbers are declining quickly.

"Voters are becoming more aware of the details of President Obama's agenda for this country.The glow of the 'hope and change' mantra has faded in the face of the higher unemployment, higher taxes, and higher national debt that his agenda will impose on us and our children.

"In addition, the Jewish community has been troubled by the efforts of this administration to pressure Israel on the issue of 'settlements' and has raised questions about the sovereignty of Israel over a united Jerusalem. These and other actions by the President have fueled the growing 'buyers' remorse' on the part of Jewish voters."


(1) http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1295.xml?ReleaseID=1403
(2) http://www.gallup.com/poll/123413/u.s.-jews-lead-religious-groups-support-obama.aspx
(3) http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/obama_approval_index_history