“-Historical Democrat concerned about antisemitism/anti-Israel messages from some Democrat in leadership positions”
A very valid concern. This will get even worse than it already is.
“-Still concerned even though Democrat was somewhat reprimanded by Democrats after comments were made.”
Very valid concern. Will get worse.
“-Never ever imagined voting Republican”
The vast majority of frum Americans vote Republican. Join the program.
“-Aren’t some Republican leaders are antisemitic/anti-Israel too?”
No. Republicans kick out and denounce antisemites who run as Republicans (i.e. Duke.) Democrats coddle and embrace their antisemites. Witness not only the recent examples we all just saw but historical examples with Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and many others.
“-Want to approach this election weighing each side – rather than simply aligning with a party”
Good idea. But sometimes one party is so bad that the opposition is the only real choice.
“-Still need to find out who the Democratic candidate it too”
Virtually all the Democrat candidates in the presidential primary are horrible. Additionally, even if a not-so-horrible candidate wins, he must cater to the Democrat masses demanding terrible policies.