He lost because of his support for the war in the Middle East. At the same time he is Jewish so he HAS to stand with his motherland against the Arabs. Its a a double edge sword. With all thats going on in the Middle East more and more Americans are becoming weary of the war. A lot of them want out, another lot O them feel they were tricked and those that have lost their loved ones just want to bring them back home safe. I still think he should just go on and do charity work like Al. go work for the enviroment or something. he he