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leftynyc

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4. It wouldn't be any different

Reply to kelliekat44 (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 5, 2014, 05:34 AM

Nov 2014

than if the Democrats had done well. Congress represents their constituents, the majority (a large majority) support Israel. The latest poll I could find (gallup in August) 42% think Israel's action against hamas are justified, just 14% think hamas actions are justified.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/174305/middle-east-update-support-israel-hamas-stable.aspx

CBS poll in July asking who is sympathized with more - 54% Israel, 16% Palestinians

http://www.pollingreport.com/israel.htm

Why it surprises people here that the US is a strong ally of Israel is a mystery to me. Most Americans see isis and hamas as exactly the same.

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