I was reading about the Palestine-Israel conflict and the article I selected said that Truman was partially driven to create Israel because of the prospect of "wholesale defections from the Democratic Party." Wasn't Truman a Democrat? Why would he want people to defect from the party? I know this is a really ignorant question, but my knowledge of history is rather poor. Answers would be greatly appreciated!
2006-10-14 18:42:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Wow, you are right President Truman was a Democrat, one of the last good ones. He is turning over in his grave wondering what happened to his party. Enough said: JFK is also turning over. Got it? hope you understand.
2006-10-14 18:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by basscatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What don't you understand? Many Jews were Democrats. That's why he mistakenly supported Israel's formation.
He DIDN'T want defections from HIS party.
2006-10-15 01:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋