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1 Figure 1 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 National Survey of American Jews March 2010

2 Figure 2 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 American Jewish Political Environment J Street National Survey of American Jews

3 Figure 3 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Rising Confidence in Country Direction under Obama

4 Figure 4 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Top TWO Issues in Deciding 2010 Congressional Vote

5 Figure 5 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Obama, Clinton Strongest Political Figures

6 Figure 6 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Despite National Slippage, Obama Approval Remains Very Strong with Jews Gallup PollJ Street Pollof American Jews Gallup Poll of American Adults

7 Figure 7 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 2012 Presidential / 2010 Congressional Vote

8 Figure 8 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Support for Assertive US Leadership Remains Strong J Street National Survey of American Jews

9 Figure 9 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Jewish Support for Active U.S. Role Remarkably Stable U.S. playing an active role Even if it means U.S. publicly disagreeing with both sides Even if it means U.S. exerting pressure on both sides

10 Figure 10 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Jews Continue to See Conflict as Core U.S. Interest and Seek Assertive Diplomacy +19 +16 Middle East peace is a core American interest, and the United States should use assertive diplomacy to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. OR Only the parties themselves can make peace, and the United States should let the Palestinians and Israelis work out the conflict on their own.

11 Figure 11 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Reactions to Vice President Biden’s Visit J Street National Survey of American Jews

12 Figure 12 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Less than Half Closely Followed the Biden Visit

13 Figure 13 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 U.S. Did the Right Thing Did the U.S. do the right thing by strongly criticizing the Israeli announcement of new housing in East Jerusalem during the Vice President's visit?

14 Figure 14 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 3-in-5 Believe Israeli Announcement Damaged Relations with U.S. Do you think Israel's announcement of new housing in East Jerusalem caused a great deal of damage to US-Israel relations?

15 Figure 15 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Majority is not Concerned with Public Disagreements It bothers me when American Jews disagree publicly with Israeli government policy. OR It does not bother me when American Jews disagree publicly with Israeli government policy.

16 Figure 16 J Street National Survey of American Jews – March 2010 Other Jewish organizations in the United States say that Israel is America's closest ally in the Middle East, and the Obama Administration's recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern. The Obama Administration should work closely with Israel in a manner befitting strategic allies, make a conscious effort to move away from public demands and unilateral deadlines directed at Israel, and take immediate steps to defuse tension with the Jewish state. Some Jewish organizations in the United States say that America has a special relationship with Israel and we must support our democratic ally, but this latest incident that took place during Vice President Biden's visit to Israel was an insult to America and damages our interests in a region where we are fighting two wars. The relationship between the United States and Israel must be a two-way street that allows an honest public discussion, and even criticism, when our two countries disagree. Two-Way Public Dialogue and Criticism Trumps America Stepping Back J Street National Survey of American Jews 20 53 1747 Strongly agreeTotal agree


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