Is Israel a “swing state”?
swissinfo.org asks: “Is Israel [a] ‘swing state’ that could tip US election?”
Israel, sometimes referred to as the “51st state” for its embrace of all things American, has become a key battleground.
It is home to an estimated 250,000 U.S. citizens, America’s fifth-largest community abroad, many hailing from swing states such as Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
[Update] Haaretz reports a sharp rise in Israeli-American voter registration. Dual citizens who haven’t voted in American elections in 40 years are requesting absentee ballots… (c/o Arieh)
no way dude. canada is the 51st state. heh.
250 000 Israel/Americans?
Has nefesh b’nefesh been secretly working overtime?
Does this mean 250 000 eligible voters?
Either it’s a slight exageration, or this means that about 4% of Israelis have US passports.
From what I’ve read, the number is ‘slightly’ lower.
I wonder which way they’re voting.
I hear Bush is campaigning there now.
LOL,
last seen playing three card monte on Dizengoff square.
Meh- sounds like a statisic that Ralph Nadar would love – what with Israel controlling the US presidential election and all…..