I would most probably vote against a Jewish candidate. However, the reason won’t be his faith rather his stance on issues. Unfortunately, the majority of the Jews in the United States have the liberal philosophy. Otherwise, a phenomenal Jewish candidate (in the likes of Eric Cantor) that will be the best of the pack will get my vote. I don’t vote for religion (he’s won’t be my Rav), race (I’m not a liberal), sex (I’m not a feminist), or anything else but issues, stances, performance and intellect. When I walk into the voting booth I put aside the looks and religious affiliations for a moment as I pull the lever (or fill out the ballot). That is why I can often criticize Frum politician, because it is a non-issue for me. For example, I believe that had Dov Hikind’s name been Al Sharpton, he’d been out long ago. Of course, two politicians of equal belief and quality with one a Frum Jew, he’d very likely get my vote.
An anti-Semite will blame all troubles on the Jew regardless. It was always
the “Jewish Bankers” etc. and so it will stay. I was horrified when I read anti-Semitic comments on DailyKos (a shout-out to charliehall) about a story regarding Eric Cantor. If the candidate won’t cause a Chillul Hashem (by conducting anti-Torah policy and be scandal-plagued) and won’t be prejudice (as Barack Obama was – Gates’ arrest, Black Phanters etc.), anti-Semitism will most probably only rise a minor percent.
Bottom Line: A candidate for president should be elected according to his positions not religion. It shouldn’t affect the way you vote either way, for or against.