American Public Opinion Polls:
Attitudes of American Jews

(September 2011)

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On the Obama Administration
On the Arab-Israeli Conflict
On International Issues and War in Iraq
Other Background Factors

The Obama Administration

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Barack Obama has handled his job as President?

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama has handled each of the following?

How would you characterize relations between Israel and the United States today?

Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration's handling of U.S.-Israel relations?

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

a. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Mitt Romney is the Republican candidate - Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or neither?

b. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Rick Perry is the Republican candidate - Barack Obama, Rick Perry, or neither?

c. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Michele Bachmann is the Republican candidate? Obama, Bachmann, or neither?

d. Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate and Chris Christie is the Republican candidate? Barack Obama, Chris Christie, or neither?

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?

In the current situation, do you favor or oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state?

Do you approve or disapprove of Palestinian efforts to unilaterally seek statehood without reaching an agreement with Israel?

In the framework of a permanent peace with the Palestinians, should Israel:
Compromise on the status of Jerusalem as a united city under Israeli jurisdiction?

As part of a permanent settlement with the Palestinians, should Israel:
Dismantle all, some, or none of the Jewish settlements in the West Bank?

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."

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

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

International Issues

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?

Do you approve or disapprove of the Obama Administration's handling of the Iran nuclear issue?

How much of a chance do you think there is that a combination of diplomacy and sanctions can stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons?

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?

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

Do you think the United States is winning or losing the war in Iraq?

Do you think the United States is winning or losing the war in Afghanistan?

With regard to the following countries, are you optimistic or pessimistic about the current direction they are taking?

Background Factors

In politics as of today, are you a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent?

I am going to read you a list of political views that people might hold.
Where would you place yourself on this scale?

Do you think of yourself as...

How important would you say being Jewish is in your own life?

How close do you feel to Israel?

Have you ever been to Israel?