McCain’s Jewish VP
I heard yesterday that McCain is thinking about a Jew for the VP slot and my instant, knee-jerk reaction is, “No way, bad news, we don’t need a Jew in the White House.”
For many reasons, the worst thing we Jews need is a Jewish president (or Jewish VP for that matter). His hands would be tied as he did contortions to prove he is not “favoring Israel” or “Jewish interests.” I say, give us a good old bible-thumping Christian. They make the best Zionists and will take care of our interests.
But then I took a look at the guy they are talking about – Eric Cantor – and in spite of my philo-Semitic misgivings, he looks great. He is an anti-tax, small government, pro-business conservative, strong on all the social issues, and this is the best part – one of Israel’s most avid congressional supporters.
My conclusion is like this: If the McCain camp is thinking, “We need a Jew so we can win over the Jewish vote.” Bad idea. Most Jewish voters are idiots and are loyal to Obama and his message. But if they are just looking for a great guy who will balance the ticket – then Cantor is the man.
Think of it, we could easily end up with a Jew in the White House and wow; he would be from the last place anyone would have ever guessed.
August 4th, 2008 Politics
4 Comments Add your own
1. andy | August 4th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
You said that he would have his hands tied behind his back trying to prove he was not too pro-Israel, which I assumed you see as a negative thing. But then you said “the best part” about him is that he is “one of Israel’s most avid congressional supporters”. So which is it to be? That it’s great he supports Israel and that is obvious to everyone or that he will be constantly trying to prove he has no favoritism?
Having said all that….it was a nice article and yeah he does look great!
2. Tzvi | August 4th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Thanks Andy – my point is that because he is one of the most avid pro-Israel people in Congress, and that he is Jewish, it seems to indicate that he is not a timid Jewish politician (afraid to look “too Jewish”). Rather, he is a man of principles and stands up for what is right.
Although everything changes once you become a national figure, I believe his record in Congress is a good indication of how he will behave if elected to higher office, and that he will be good for Israel.
*And unlike Obama, who has no record in Congress!
3. Daniel Klatzkow | August 24th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
“Bad idea. Most Jewish voters are idiots and are loyal to Obama and his message.”
So loyalty to Senator Obama means one is an idiot!!! I take offence at your comments.
dk
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