Ron Klein: Obama’s “Profound and Mature Leadership” on Israel Will Maintain Strong Jewish Support

Jordan Rohde — June 30, 2011 – 12:36 pm | Barack Obama | Democrats | Foreign Policy | Israel Comments (0) Add a comment

Former Representative Ron Klein published an op-ed in Politico titled “Jewish voters will stick by Obama” that praises President Barack Obama for his support and dedication to Israel. Klein understands that most American Jews remain supportive of Obama despite rumors that claim otherwise. He also warns about the dangers in turning Israel into a partisan competition and urges supporters of Israel to stand by the President. Klein wrote:

[L]et’s not confuse the policy with the politics. Those of us who support Israel with every fiber of our being are seeing a blatant political misinformation campaign which exaggerates or blatantly misstates the president’s position for the sake of winning the next election. Supporters of Israel should recognize that support of our leaders, while it should not be blind, cannot and should not be used as a political pawn or chip used recklessly for the sake of raw partisan politics. It was done during the Bush administration and it is happening now with a vengeance.

Most Jews and other supporters of Israel want peace. They know that it cannot be foisted on Israel, the Palestinians, or anyone else. They have to want it and negotiate and agree to a plan that THEY can believe will provide for long term security and stability. That is the position President Obama and his predecessors have all encouraged. Nothing more and nothing less.

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