Four years ago, Joe Biden won New York by more than 23 points. His lead as of mid-June was down to seven and a half, according to a poll taken before Biden's poor debate performance. Melissa Chapman is a Democratic Jewish voter in New York. Talking to Fox News' Lawrence Jones, she said she's ready to switch parties.
"I was the perfect Democrat. I supported every single party that I felt, as a Democrat, you should – the LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter. As soon as October 7th happened, I was completely abandoned by every single group that I supported," she shared. "These are all Democratic organizations. I don't feel like the Biden administration has my best interests at heart anymore."
When asked by Jones if she could see herself now voting for Donald Trump, she responded: "Oh, 100% – not even a question."
Chapman is one of four Jewish voters in New York interviewed by the New York Post who have made the switch in the wake of October 7th. According to the Post, she has re-registered as a Republican.
AFN spoke with Stephen Hayford of New York Families Foundation, who says Democrats are fumbling the ball on several issues – and he expects it almost certainly will show itself at the polls in November.
"Between the inflation, the crime, the migrant issue, and the Israel issue, there certainly are reasons for people to not vote Democrat and to consider voting Republican who might not ordinarily do so," the Foundation's policy director suggests.
While Hayford doesn't expect the GOP will pick off New York in the general election, he contends Republican gains in the Empire State could have an impact down ballot.
"I'm not sure that New York is in play in the presidential election," he explains. "However, I think that the Democrats are hoping that they're going to pick up House seats in New York – and I think that that's in jeopardy for them."
