Why does a USA politician's view on Israel matter in USA politics?

Question

Considering the fact that there are over 190 countries in the world, why does a politician's views concerning Israel carry so much weight in USA politics?

Answer 1

Because Jews own the banks banks control the money.

Who's the moron who said there is a large Jewish population in the US, less than 5% of this nation identify themselves as Jewish.  There are more Filipinos in this nation than Jews why don't we pander to the Filipino vote

Answer 2

Strong Israeli lobby, plus strategic geopolitical position of Israel.

Answer 3

Because Israel is our one and only true ally in the ME.  They are the only good in the ME and any politician that's against them is no politician worth having.

Answer 4

Because there is a large Jewish voting population in the US. Jewish people will NOT vote for any United Statesian politician that does not have the Jewish State best interest at heart.

Answer 5

US politicians are measured on many things. Some constituents will vote based on their own self interests whether it is Israel, minority rights, unions, evangelical.

Israel carries no more weight than the others.

Answer 6

Because if the politician is influential, he can contribute to foreign policy. Israel is important in the sense that most of Middle Eastern policy is driven by Israel

Answer 7

Read, "The Land of ZOG."

Answer 8

1) It affects the vote of American Muslims

2) The US and Israel have longstanding ties and share intelligence and defense information.

3) The US contributes about 2.8 Billion dollars to Israel along with Egypt since the 1978 Summit.

4) The US position on supporting Israel is somewhat controversial and has very strong support and opposition.

Answer 9

Because it is the fastest way to get the precedence position.  Lobbyists and war supporters support the party the serves their interests.

Answer 10

4,000,000 VOTES THAT'S WHY