INDY MAYORAL CANDIDATE: MILLIONAIRE JEWISH DEMOCRATS CONTROL U.S. FOREIGN POLICY

Candidate offends Jewish groups (IndyStar)
Jewish groups today called on the Marion County GOP to pull its support of likely Republican mayoral candidate Bob Parker after he made what were viewed as "unbecoming" comments about the Jewish community.

Parker's comments, made in a recent interview with Indianapolis Star political columnist Matt Tully and reported online today, suggested that Jewish influence within the Democratic Party would drive the party to support an Israeli attack of Iran and Syria.

"I'm sure you realize -- well, most people don't -- millionaire Democrats outnumber millionaire Republicans four to one," Parker said. "It's mainly because of the Jewish faction inside the Democratic Party.

"Most Jewish people are Democrats and they bring that wealth. My opinion is, if Israel would go into Iran, Democrats will follow that cause."

The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council called Parker's comments "ignorant" and "offensive."

The National Jewish Democratic Council said Parker's words were "unbecoming of someone seeking to lead a major U.S. city."

Parker's comments were made in response to questions about his interest in the mayor's race.