Op-Ed | Is the shy Jewish voter this election's sleeping giant? | amNewYork
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Jewish voters are highly politically engaged, ready to cast decisive ballots. However, rising anti-Semitism contributes to reluctance in self-identification, undermining authentic political representation.
Despite significant political engagement, 92% of surveyed individuals with Jewish surnames reported identifying as non-Jewish, demonstrating a concerning trend due to rising anti-Semitism.
The phenomenon of 'shy Jewish voters,' similar to 'shy Trump voters,' indicates that many Jewish individuals feel unsafe or hesitant to acknowledge their identity publicly in the current climate.
Altering the polling script varied our approach, leading to more Jewish voters self-identifying as part of the Jewish community and sharing their perspectives on pressing issues.
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