Jewish Fundraising Focuses on Supporting Pro-Israel Candidates

February 16, 2004

Source: JTA

http://www.jta.org/page_view_story.asp?strwebhead=Jews+back+friends+in+Congress&intcategoryid=3

On February 16, 2004 JTA reported, "It was a big deal two years ago, when Jewish money helped unseat two incumbent Democratic lawmakers viewed as anti-Israel. This year, Jewish fund-raisers in the United States expect business to go back to normal. This year, Jews will focus on supporting incumbents viewed as pro-Israel, including several facing tough challenges. While most of America is watching the presidential primaries play out, hundreds of lawmakers are seeking to maintain their congressional seats in the November elections and are quietly raising money. Jews are expected to play a large role in that fund-raising effort, with Jews engaged in some key races around the country, including Florida, Pennsylvania and Virginia."