Abe: the title of this piece was stunning. As a Christian, but one who has known very few Jews, I am perpetually confused by how Jews reconcile Obama’s treatment of Israel with their support of his candidacy. Although you’ve somewhat outlined the fact that liberal Jews appear to support Obama, this article doesn’t delve into the why except by stating that they’ve found their Messiah. I find that far-fetched and unsupported by your arguments. Could an interview or statement by someone representing these liberal Jews help illuminate the Obama-as-Messiah statement? Is it simply that they seek support for their position as victims, and who better than Obama to provide that. Do both Jews and Obama benefit from this alliance–maybe in the short term–but long term???
