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The Israel Factor 09.2012, Questionnaire

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September 21, 2012

1. Please rank the following statements from 1 (totally disagree) to 10 (totally agree):

Issue

Score

Israeli threats are the only way to convince the Obama administration to ramp up the pressure on Iran

 

Romney is much tougher on Iran than Obama

 

The Obama administration seems ready to attack Iran if necessary

 

The selection of Paul Ryan as the prospective GOP vice president means less financial support for Israel under Romney

 

It would be better for Israel if the Senate were also Republican

 

If re-elected, Obama is likely to pursue a vigorous Israeli-Palestinian peace process

 

If re-elected Obama will renew his demand for settlement freeze

 

If elected, Romney will surprise everyone by pursuing a vigorous Israeli-Palestinian peace process

 

2. From 1 (bad to Israel) to 10 (good for Israel) please rank the following institutions:

Institution

Score

AIPAC

 

J Street

 

Democratic Party

 

Republican Party

 

Congress

 

The Obama administration

 

3. Looking ahead for 2012 – please rate the following presidential candidates on scale of 1 (bad for Israel) to 10 (good for Israel):

Candidate

Score

Obama

 

Romney

 

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