AIPAC

AIPAC’s Support For Election Deniers Becomes Flashpoint In Maryland House Race

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A former U.S. Capitol police officer, now running for Congress in suburban Maryland, is slamming AIPAC’s intervention in his race, noting the group’s support for dozens of Republicans who objected to certifying the 2020 election results even after the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Harry Dunn, who endured anti-Black racism while defending the Capitol from … Read more

Progressive Groups Urge Democrats To Reject AIPAC Money

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A coalition of progressive groups has called on Democrats to reject political donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee because it has aggressively targeted progressives who have been critical of Israel. “We have watched as AIPAC has done everything it can to silence growing dissent in Congress against [Israeli leader Benjamin] Netanyahu’s assault on … Read more

A White Liberal Is Trying To Oust A Progressive Black Congressman. His Comments Could Make That Job Harder.

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When Westchester County Executive George Latimer ascended the podium at the Black Democrats of Westchester’s annual reception in late January, he chose to speak about the abundance of Black elected officials who now dot the majority-white, suburban county. Listing out Black officials — from state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and his own hand-picked deputy … Read more

Key Pro-Israel Group Reports Massive Fundraising As It Targets The ‘Squad’

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The super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which plans to spend record money unseating progressive members of the “Squad,” raised $35 million in the second half of 2023, new disclosures show, and ended the year with nearly $41 million in cash on hand. The super PAC, United Democracy Project, continued its … Read more

Pro-Israel Groups Rake In Big Bucks And 4 Other Takeaways From Candidates’ Final 2023 Fundraising Period

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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee and other high-dollar groups that collectively make up the pro-Israel establishment have long had it out for progressive House Democrats with strong pro-Palestinian sympathies. Their anger at members of the left-wing “Squad” bloc and other fellow travelers has intensified several-fold since the Palestinian group Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Israelis … Read more

Progressives Say Democratic Party Must Stop Taking AIPAC Money

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Progressive lawmakers who have condemned Israel’s assault on Gaza are demanding Democratic leadership do more to combat a multimillion-dollar election-year backlash funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Washington’s most powerful pro-Israel group. Several House incumbents, including some of the party’s rising progressive stars, are facing primary challengers funded by AIPAC, which has raised … Read more