From Hamilton Jordan to President Carter – 1978
(Keep in mind that American Jews were only 3% of the US population in 1978!)
– Out of 125 members of the Democratic National Finance Council, over 70 are Jewish;
– In 1976, over 60% of the large donors to the Democratic Party were Jewish;
– Over 60% of the monies raised by Nixon in 1972 was from Jewish contributors;
– Over 75% of the monies raised in Humphrey’s 1968 campaign was from Jewish contributors;
– Over 90% of the monies raised by Scoop Jackson in the Democratic primaries was from Jewish contributors;
– In spite of the fact that you were a long shot and came from an area of the country where there is a smaller Jewish community, approximately 35% of our primary funds were from Jewish supporters.
– Wherever there is major political fundraising in this country, you will find American Jews playing a significant role. As a result, Bob Dole is particularly sensitive to the tiny Jewish community in Kansas because it is not so small in terms of his campaign contributions.
Google: frus1977-80v08/d38