Israel serves as a main issue in every election, Israel-supporters wanting to know which candidate will be the most beneficial to the country and its issues. With AIPAC and other Jewish organizations being some of the strongest and most influential lobbyists in Washington DC, future presidents care about Israel and its issues just as much.
"Eight years of unflinching support from President George W. Bush has yielded no peace. So while most Israelis appreciated Bush's backing, others wonder if a tougher approach -maybe even some arm twisting here and there -might not have been better." Although the only democracy in the Middle East and a great ally to the United States, Israel still needs to be contained and be given help in certain matters. We should hope Obama will help Israel help itself, because that is how true friendship is measured. That he will criticize its policy when he must, because that, too, is a test of true friendship.
But the Obama administration must be prepared to pressure both sides into achieving some sort of a peace process. Israel needs some tough love right now as well as guidance from the US, who needs tp partake in bringing both sides to reach a peace process. Although many Israelis were initially apprehensive about Obama's Muslim-sounding middle name, his stated willingness to talk to Iran and the presence of what they saw as pro-Palestinian political advisers in his camp, many of them felt relieved by Joe Biden's pro-Israeli approach. And now, his choice of Rham Emanuel for Chief of Staff, has managed to secure the vast support of many Israelis. In fact, "Emanuel's presence at the top could help fireproof the new president against allegations he is acting against Israel's interests." In conclusion, for a little country, Israel definitely has a strong influence on American politics.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/16/analysis-after-bush-some_n_144200.html
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