AIPAC Strategy Backfires as Progressive Underdog Wins Key House Race in New Jersey
“AIPAC’s spending and support for candidates is becoming a kiss of death in Democratic primaries.”
“AIPAC’s spending and support for candidates is becoming a kiss of death in Democratic primaries.”
Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats.
The race was widely viewed as a referendum on the president. It was also a test of the pro-Israel lobby’s power.
The party just kicked the can down the road again on Israel, deepening the divide between party members and their leaders.
New Jersey’s special election is a toss-up between a progressive and a moderate who violated the AIPAC party line — while the Israel lobby’s candidate trails in a distant third.
The moderate Democrat easily won the rematch in Missouri’s primary against an outspoken critic of Israel.
The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket.
Intercept staffers break down the latest election news and the front groups fueling the midterms.
The pro-Israel lobby has made Illinois a top target. Justice Democrats and the newly launched PAL PAC are trying to counter their influence.
Progressive Rep. Danny Davis rejected AIPAC cash at the end of his career. Now the Israel lobby is coming for his seat.
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