In spite of Bush’s support of Israel, survey found that only 22% voted for him, while in NY, Florida and California numbers were even lower.

In spite of President Bush’s pro-Israeli policy, the majority of US Jews stuck by their traditional vote for the Democratic candidate in Tuesday’s US presidential elections.

According to a survey conducted by the National Election Pool, only 22% voted for the reelected President Bush, a 3% rise in comparison with the 2000 elections.

The Bush camp expected Bush would win at least 30% of the Jewish vote in America. In the states of New York, Florida and California, which are home to large Jewish communities, the numbers were even lower than the 22% figure.

According to data published by the National Jewish Democratic Council, the average Jewish support of a Republican candidate since 1972 stands at 27.4%.

Posted by: Jonathan Singer / 12:32 PM | Basie! Home