American Public Opinion Polls: Attitudes of American Jews

Where would you place yourself on this scale?

Liberal	26.8%
Lean Liberal	18.3%
Moderate, Middle of the Road	33.8%
Lean Conservative	13.9%
Conservative	7.9%

In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent?

Republican	19%
Independent	32.1%
Democrat	48.6%

Here is the list of Democratic candidates, and the ten leading, based on criteria used to determine participation in the FOX News debate, Republican candidates for President. Who is currently your first choice for president? Second choice? Third choice?

	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice
Jeb Bush	8.7%	8.2%	7.8%
Ben Carson	1.7%	6%	6.7%
Chris Christie	2.6%	5.9%	8.6%
Hillary Clinton	39.7%	19.5%	5.1%
Ted Cruz	1.8%	3.1%	1.6%
Mike Huckabee	1.6%	2.7%	2.7%
John Kasich	1.5%	3.8%	5.2%
Martin O'Malley	.6%	4%	9.5%
Rand Paul	3.8%	3.7%	1.8%
Marco Rubio	2.7%	5.5%	6.7%
Bernie Sanders	17.8%	20.5%	6.2%
Donald Trump	10.2%	5.6%	7.1%
Scott Walker	2.8%	2.1%	5.2%
Jim Webb	.4%	2%	7.8%

Among the following list of choices, what are the three most important issues, in order of priority, in deciding how you will vote in the 2016 presidential election (mark 1, 2, 3)?

	First	Second	Third
Church-State Relations	.8%	1%	3.1%
Economy	41.7%	19.9%	12.4%
Health Care	12%	22.2%	12.8%
Immigration	3.7%	9.7%	11.5%
Income Innequality	11.6%	9.3%	8.4%
Iran's Nuclear Program	3.8%	6.3%	6.2%
National Security	12.3%	14.5%	15.3%
Race Relations	.3%	2.8%	7.8%
Supreme Court Appointments	5.6%	5.4%	9.1%
US-Israel Relations	7.2%	7.6%	11.1%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way that President Obama is handling US-Israel Relations?

Approve strongly	8.9%
Approve somewhat	40%
Disapprove somewhat	21.4%
Disapprove strongly	27.5%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way that President Obama is handling the threat posed by global terrorism?

Approve strongly	13.1%
Approve somewhat	40.7%
Disapprove somewhat	21.2%
Disapprove strongly	23.9%

Recently, the U.S., along with five other countries, reached a deal on Iran's nuclear program. Do you approve or disapprove of this agreement?

Approve strongly	16.4%
Approve somewhat	34.2%
Disapprove somewhat	19.8%
Disapprove strongly	27.4%

How confident are you that this agreement will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons?

Very confident	4.9%
Somewhat confident	30.7%
Not very confident	30.1%
Not confident at all	33.2%

Will Israel's security be more threatened or less threatened by the Iran nuclear deal?

More threatened	42.8%
Less threatened	17.9%
Stay the same	37.8%

How confident are you about the ability of the U.S. and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to monitor Iran's compliance?

Very confident	6.1%
Somewhat confident	37.8%
Not very confident	28.2%
Not confident at all	26.1%

What role do you think the U.S. should play in solving international problems?

The leading role	18.7%
A major role, but not the lead	60.8%
A minor role	15.1%
No role at all	4.6%

I would like you to rate your feelings towards some countries and international bodies, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling, 0 meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling, and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from 0 to 100. How would you rate your feelings toward...

Argentina	51.35
Brazil	54.95
Canada	84.73
China	37.42
Egypt	38.07
The European Union	59.9
France	55.39
Germany	58.15
India	50.66
Japan	62.62
Jordan	42.07
Mexico	47.81
Russia	30.99
Saudi Arabia	29.27
Turkey	38.60
The United States	84.64
The United Nations	53.81
The Vatican	50.1

Which of these do you consider to be the greatest threat to the United States today?

China	12.8%
Iran	9.5%
ISIS	51%
North Korea	6%
Russia	10.1%
None of the above	8.2%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is handling the U.S.-Israel relationship?

Approve strongly	16.2%
Approve somewhat	39.2%
Disapprove somewhat	26.2%
Disapprove strongly	16%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is handling the U.S.-Israel relationship?

Approve strongly	19%
Approve somewhat	52%
Disapprove somewhat	23%
Disapprove strongly	4%

Compared to one year ago, do you think prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace have...

Increased	4.1%
Decreased	35.7%
Stayed the same	58.5%

How would you characterize the U.S.-Israel relationship today?

Very good	4.5%
Fairly good	48.7%
Fairly poor	32.7%
Very poor	7.9%

Is the U.S.-Israel relationship getting better or worse?

Better	4.7%
Worse	51.9%
Staying the same	42.2%

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?

All	14%
Some	44.9%
None	39.2%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “The goal of the Arabs is not a peaceful two-state agreement with Israel, but rather the destruction of Israel.”

Agree	73.1%
Disagree	25.1%

Do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state?

Favor	51.9%
Oppose	46.1%

Is anti-Semitism currently a problem in the United States?

Yes, it is a serious problem	20.8%
Yes, it is somewhat of a problem	64.2%
No, it is not a problem at all	13.8%

Is anti-Semitism currently a problem on American college campuses?

Yes, it is a serious problem	20.4%
Yes, it is somewhat of a problem	53.8%
No, it is not a problem at all	23.7%

Is anti-Semitism currently a problem in Europe?

Yes, it is a serious problem	45.5%
Yes, it is somewhat of a problem	44.4%
No, it is not a problem at all	7.9%

Do you think that Jews have a future in Europe?

Yes, Jews have a future in Europe	58.8%
No, Jews do not have a future in Europe	9.6%
Not sure	30.5%

Is anti-Semitism currently a problem in the Arab world?

Yes, it is a serious problem	75.5%
Yes, it is somewhat of a problem	19.2%
No, it is not a problem at all	3.8%

What do you consider yourself?

Orthodox	8.1%
Conservative	17.6%
Reconstructionist	1.3%
Reform	34.9%
Just Jewish	37%

How important is being Jewish in your life?

Very important	32.4%
Somewhat important	30.8%
Not very important	19.6%
Not important at all	16.6%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Caring about Israel is a very important part of my being a Jew.”

Agree strongly	32.8%
Agree somewhat	39%
Disagree somewhat	16.7%
Disagree strongly	10.4%

Which of these statements best represents your opinion of the role of religion in the State of Israel?

Religion should play more of a role	9.3%
Religion should play less of a role	25.2%
The current situation is best	26.4%
There should be separation of religion and state	37%

Source: American Jewish Committee, "2015 AJC Survey of American Jewish Opinion," AJC. Conducted August 7 - 22, 2015.