Article originally appeared on www.westernjournal.com.
In a recent speech to a pro-Israel group, former President Donald Trump suggested that the Jewish vote could determine this election — and he may be right.
Pennsylvania, which could decide the fate of the White House in 2024, has over 400,000 Jewish residents, comprising 3.3 percent of its population. In a race where the Keystone State’s 19 electoral votes are up for grabs, even small shifts in key demographics could sway the results, and data indicates that the Jewish vote is no longer as predictable as it once was.
With the House of Representatives also in play, the Congressional majority may also hinge on swing districts in New York with large Jewish populations. Polls from Siena College indicate a near-tied race among New York Jews, with the latest poll showing a newfound 10-point Trump lead.
American Jews have historically voted overwhelmingly Democratic for cultural and demographic reasons. However, …
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