Libertarian Jew Marc Allan Feldman tweets: “History shows the strongest weapon against the status quo not money or military, It is a Jew with an idea.”
A quick look at the list of top political donors for 2014 reveals a striking fact: At least a third of the most generous 50 mega-givers were Jewish.
A quick look at the list of top political donors for 2014 reveals a striking fact: At least a third of the most generous 50 mega-givers were Jewish. In fact, contributions from Jewish billionaires and multi-millionaires dominated the top 10 spots on the list.
Striking, yet unsurprising.
Political activists have known for years that members of the Jewish community are over-represented in the field of political contributions.
And now, with the 2016 election cycle beginning to warm up, these Jewish donors are on the minds of all prospective candidates.
The 2014 list represents donors who were active between presidential election cycles. Some gave directly to parties, or candidates, but most of the money went to Super PACs, the main cash vehicle that will oil the wheels of the 2016 presidential campaign.
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