The official mission statement of the RJC is to foster and enhance ties between the American Jewish community and Republican decision makers in the United States.

"[citation needed] The RJC also strives to build a "strong, effective and respected" voice of Jewish Republicans that can influence activities, policies and ideas in Washington and across the country.

[4] During the 2008 election campaign, the RJC ran a series of advertisements in Jewish newspapers around the United States, mostly critical of Barack Obama and linking him to individuals such as Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and even Patrick Buchanan.

The group questioned Obama's relationship with Zbigniew Brzezinski, Samantha Power, and Chas Freeman, whom it believes to "possess strong anti-Israel biases that are well documented".

[7] The RJC has also criticized Hillary Clinton for having made remarks regarding the United States putting more pressure on Israel.