Tel-Chai Nation

The Wall Street Journal says that Jewish donors to the Democratic party are getting quite put off by Obama's address to Israel:

Jewish donors and fund-raisers are warning the Obama re-election campaign that the president is at risk of losing financial support because of concerns about his handling of Israel.

The complaints began early in President Barack Obama's term, centered on a perception that Mr. Obama has been too tough on Israel.

Some Jewish donors say Mr. Obama has pushed Israeli leaders too hard to halt construction of housing settlements in disputed territory, a longstanding element of U.S. policy. Some also worry that Mr. Obama is putting more pressure on the Israelis than the Palestinians to enter peace negotiations, and say they are disappointed Mr. Obama has not visited Israel yet.

Does this suggest Obama could lose donors for the Democratic party? It remains to be seen just how this'll affect Obama's and the rest of the party's standings with the US Jewish community.

Also see Caroline Glick's take on the subject at Big Peace.

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