Chronicle poll results: Issues influencing voting
We asked our readers which issue most influenced their voting this election cycle. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an electronic poll the following question: “Which of these issues most influenced your voting this election cycle?” Of the 409 people who responded, 50% said “preservation of democracy”; 22% said “Israel/antisemitism”; 9% said “abortion rights”; 4% said “immigration/border”; 3% said “the economy”; and 12% said “something else.” Comments were submitted by 100 people. A few follow.
It is embarrassing to have a convicted felon, sexual predator with a vocabulary of a 4-year-old representing my beloved country on the world stage. I’m plain sick and tired of his swearing and name-calling. The children of the U.S. deserve a president who sets an example that they can look up to.
All of those things are important to me, but abortion rights is the one that stood out most.
How in the world did AOC and Summer Lee win when the nation went so solidly Republican? I wonder if our community is overly reluctant to consider voting Republican more often, and consequently we help elect people who are genuinely antisemitic.
The Dems’ arrogance is responsible for the election of a man who belongs in prison, not the White House.
I voted straight Dem only because of abortion rights and to preserve democracy. However, had Trump not run, I would have voted against the Democrats because I am abhorred over the antisemitism of the far left.
Integrity, honesty, democracy, stability , common human decency. The list continues.
Trafficking as a result of a porous border was particularly important. The risk that regional wars could escalate was also an important issue for me.
Support of Israel is my top priority and factored heavily on my decision. Also, domestically, what is being done to fight domestic acts of violence toward the Jewish population — it must be addressed and acted upon immediately.
Trump’s recent appointments are very encouraging for Israel and its sovereignty, and hopefully having our hostages returned. It also appears that antisemitism that is rampant at many universities throughout America will also be addressed through the power of the purse. Counting the days till Jan. 20, 2025.
My biggest issue is that one of the candidates clearly did not live up to any of the ideals (or minimum criteria) of behavior set out by the Torah. Anyone who voted for that individual and considers themselves a “Torah Jew” should also consider themself a hypocrite.
Donald Trump is not a helpful choice for Israel.
Trump offers the best chance for world peace.
I can’t understand Trump voters in the Pittsburgh area. Trump influenced the Tree of Life murderer due to his hatred of immigrants.
If the Democrats remained in power, the preservation of democracy in this Constitutional Republic would be perverted beyond recognition into totalitarianism. Allowing no dissident voices, views or opinions; forcing those who disagree no independence, loss of finances, property, rights, as well as family and friends (like the old Socialist states of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union), to the point of losing one’s life through imprisonment and execution. Nothing is perfect; but the alternative would be devastating on Jewish believers, who would again be the “Canary in the Coal Mine.”
I joined Liz Cheney, Dick Cheney, Adam Kinzinger and other conservative Republicans in enthusiastically endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the only candidate who would ensure that democracy and the rights and liberties that we have long cherished are upheld. Through the naming of unserious, unqualified individuals to important roles in the federal government, Donald Trump has already made a mockery of his upcoming administration and our country. Many will come to regret their vote for the disrupter.
I usually prioritize climate action, which was also a significant factor in my votes for Democrats up and down the ballot.
While Israel/antisemitism was the single biggest factor in my vote for president, the other factors listed were also important. However, in the case of Summer Lee, her strident and persistent support for antisemites and enemies of Israel determined my vote against her. PJC
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