New Poll Shows Small Increase In U.S. Anti-Semitic Attitudes

The Anti-Defamation League released a new national poll yesterday finding a slight increase in anti-Semitic attitudes of Americans over the past two years. The survey found that 15% of Americans hold deeply anti-Semitic views, up from 12% in 2009. The survey demonstrated that old attitudes and stereotypes are still prevalent in significant groups of the population.  14% agreed with the statement that Jews have too much power in the United States. 31% agreed with the statement that the Jews were responsible for the death of Christ.