Attitudes of American Jews

(2011)

The Obama Administration

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Barack Obama has handled his job as President? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama has handled each of the following? (American Jewish Committee)

How would you characterize relations between Israel and the United States today? Are they positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration's handling of U.S.-Israel relations? (American Jewish Committee)

If the 2012 election for president were being held today, whom would you vote for from among the following choices? (American Jewish Committee)

a. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Mitt Romney is the Republican candidate? Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)

b. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Rick Perry is the Republican candidate? Barack Obama, Rick Perry, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)

c. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Michele Bachmann is the Republican candidate? Barack Obama, Michele Bachmann, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)

d. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Chris Christie is the Republican candidate? Barack Obama, Chris Christie, or neither? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think that anti-Semitism is currently a very serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not a problem at all in the following areas? (American Jewish Committee)

Arab-Israel Conflict

As compared with one year ago, are you more optimistic about the chance for a lasting peace between Israel and the Arabs, less optimistic, or do you think the chance for a lasting peace is about the same as it was one year ago? (American Jewish Committee)

In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you approve or disapprove of Palestinian efforts to unilaterally seek recognition of statehood without reaching an agreement with Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to compromise on the status of Jerusalem as a united city under Israeli jurisdiction? (American Jewish Committee)

As part of a permanent settlement with the Palestinians, should Israel be willing to dismantle all, some, or none of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "The goal of the Arabs is not the return of occupied territories but rather the destruction of Israel." (American Jewish Committee)

If the Palestinian Authority and Hamas form a unity government, should the U.S. Congress withdraw aid to the Palestinians or not? (American Jewish Committee)

Should the Palestinians be required or not be required to recognize Israel as a Jewish state in a final peace agreement? (American Jewish Committee)

International Issues

Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration's handling of the Iran nuclear issue? (American Jewish Committee)

How much of a chance do you think there is that a combination of diplomacy and sanctions can stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons? Is there a good chance, some chance, little chance, or no chance? (American Jewish Committee)

If diplomacy and sanctions fail, would you support or oppose the United States taking military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons? (American Jewish Committee)

If diplomacy and sanctions fail, would you support or oppose Israel taking military action against Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think the United States is winning or losing the war in Iraq? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think the United States is winning or losing the war in Afghanistan? (American Jewish Committee)

With regard to the following countries, are you optimistic or pessimistic about the current direction they are taking? (American Jewish Committee)

Background Factors

In politics as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent? (American Jewish Committee)

I am going to read you a list of political views that people might hold. They rance from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (American Jewish Committee)

Do you think of yourself as...(American Jewish Committee)

How important would you say being Jewish is in your own life? (American Jewish Committee)

How close do you feel to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)

Have you ever been to Israel? (American Jewish Committee)