I don't get the hostility from some American Jews (although the "cynicism" line in his AIPAC speech was lame). Neither does Matt Yglesias. MetaDC has an explanation (hint: JesseJackson). Beth Gottfried thinks the criticism reflects Obama's increasing appeal to Jewish Americans.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2007/03/obama-and-israel/230010/
