The Latest Acceptable Antisemitism
The latest wave of “acceptable” antisemitism involves leftwing politicians and liberal media pundits demonizing AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee
jewishjournal.com/commentary/opi…
The latest wave of “acceptable” antisemitism involves leftwing politicians and liberal media pundits demonizing AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee
jewishjournal.com/commentary/opi…
For folks who haven’t seen this, here is the OpenSecrets page charting $$ spent in PA race where AIPAC/DMFI spent big in failed attempt to defeat Summer Lee. The $$ amounts are staggering.
opensecrets.org/races/outside-…
opensecrets.org/races/outside-…
Poltico: Scoop: PAC to spend $1M to oust ‘Squad’ member Tlaib ["The group is made up of a coalition of Black and Jewish business leaders.”]
politico.com/newsletters/th…
politico.com/newsletters/th…
Dem Election-Year Infighting Escalates as Rashida Tlaib Faces Pro-Israel Primary Challenger
legalinsurrection.com/2022/05/dem-el…
legalinsurrection.com/2022/05/dem-el…
Balancing the Scales
How much did AIPAC affect a close Democratic primary in Texas?
jewishcurrents.org/balancing-the-…
How much did AIPAC affect a close Democratic primary in Texas?
jewishcurrents.org/balancing-the-…
Jewish Democratic Council of America: Senate Races Every Jewish Dem Should Watch
jewishdems.org/senate-races-e…
jewishdems.org/senate-races-e…
Former ADL Florida director looks to replace Ted Deutch ["...she would 'be pushing back in the same way' on anti-Israel rhetoric in Congress that Deutch has...'there isn’t a question anymore' that anti-Israel politics are linked to antisemitism."
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/hava-h…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/hava-h…
J.P. Leskovich: Irwin over Lee? Don’t stereotype Pittsburgh’s Jewish voters
post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/…
post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/…
Haaretz -- LISTEN: AIPAC Wants to Defeat This Jewish Democrat. He's Fighting Back
haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
In South L.A. race, same last name but different political styles — and approaches on Israel
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/robert…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/robert…
Pro-Israel, pro-corporate outside funds thrown at campaign opposing Talib in 12th District primary
arabamericannews.com/2022/06/05/pro…
arabamericannews.com/2022/06/05/pro…
FMEP's Occupied Thoughts podcast, latest edition: How AIPAC Punishes Candidates Who Support Palestinian Rights - @PeterBeinart in conversation with @_waleedshahid
fmep.org/resource/how-a…
fmep.org/resource/how-a…
Racist Antisemites, but pro-Israel: The Choice Facing U.S. Orthodox Jews at the Polls
haaretz.com/opinion/2022-0…
haaretz.com/opinion/2022-0…
With New Ad Buy, DMFI Turns Its Sights on Another Progressive Candidate: Rep. Marie Newman
theintercept.com/2022/06/02/dmf…
theintercept.com/2022/06/02/dmf…
Re-upped today in Jewish Insider's daily brief - In Bay Area congressional race, parsing differences on Israel (published 3/14/22)
jewishinsider.com/2022/03/david-…
jewishinsider.com/2022/03/david-…
Gotta love AIPAC/UDC's saying traditionally quiet part super loud: "Mayor Garcia’s win makes it clear, yet again, that support for the U.S.-Israel relationship is both good policy and **good politics** in primary elections." [emphasis added, in case anybody missed those words]
Jewish Insider: Las Vegas congressional candidate endorsed BDS movement in DSA questionnaire
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/amy-vi…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/amy-vi…
US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy -- Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.
aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/7/…
aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/7/…
FYI -- as of 6/10/22, AIPAC's Super PAC ranks #5 on list of all outside spending groups in the 2022 election cycle, spending $9,898,596 so far (all on Dem races - both for & against Dem candidates)
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Washington Examiner: Lawmaker's Israel record draws scrutiny from AIPAC in Michigan Democratic primary
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
And here it goes again - How Stacey Abrams Helped Funnel Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to an Israel-Hating Terrorist Sympathizer
freebeacon.com/democrats/how-…
freebeacon.com/democrats/how-…
ICYMI, AIPAC is still actively lobbying agitating against Rep. Andy Levin:
https://twitter.com/AIPAC/status/1537450143498133506
US Rep. Andy Levin isn't anti-Israel, though he's being portrayed that way
freep.com/story/news/pol…
freep.com/story/news/pol…
As a DC resident I am in the targeted viewing area, and can confirm that the AIPAC anti-Edwards hit ad - which as we saw in other races never mentions Israel - is running in prime time (ran at around 7:15pm on ABC)
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
NANCY PELOSI REBUKES AIPAC ADS AGAINST DONNA EDWARDS
— The response is a shift for the House speaker, a stalwart supporter of Israel and longtime ally of the flagship Israel lobby group.
theintercept.com/2022/06/17/nan…
— The response is a shift for the House speaker, a stalwart supporter of Israel and longtime ally of the flagship Israel lobby group.
theintercept.com/2022/06/17/nan…
AIPAC’s anti-Donna Edwards hit ad again on ABC, this time at 7:28pm.…
And again at 7:35pm…
And again at 8pm…
Link to FEC data on donors to AIPAC's United Democracy Project (including raw May data) -- biggest donors (after AIPAC) are Paul Singer, Bernie Marcus, & Haim Saban:
fec.gov/data/receipts/…
fec.gov/data/receipts/…
Reminder on how AIPAC's "United Democracy Project" is spending its $$ during this primary season (data is clearly not up-to-date, given that it doesn't include Donna Edwards attack ads...)
opensecrets.org/political-acti…
opensecrets.org/political-acti…
Washington Examiner: Anti-Israel votes haunt ex-Rep. Donna Edwards in Democratic primary comeback bid
washingtonexaminer.com/news/politics/…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/politics/…
Just wow. I rarely watch network TV but today I put on NBC on in the background. Feels like almost every time I look up the AIPAC/United Democracy Project's anti-Donna Edwards ad is on again. Will be fascinating to see how much $$$ they dropped on this race.
Per FEC data as of 6/23/22, AIPAC's United Democracy Project PAC has (so far) spent $649,208 against Donna Edwards in the MD race
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Bill de Blasio says he no longer supports AIPAC and wishes Nina Turner was in Congress -- In an interview, de Blasio affirmed his pro-Israel views — including unconditioned aid — while distancing himself from the group
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/bill-d…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/bill-d…
GOP Megadonors Gave Millions to AIPAC’s Super PAC Ahead of Democratic Primaries
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
JTA: De Blasio says he no longer supports AIPAC, and wouldn’t accept its endorsement if offered
jta.org/2022/06/27/ny/…
jta.org/2022/06/27/ny/…
Yes, AIPAC is still targeting Andy Levin in Michigan --
https://twitter.com/AIPAC/status/1541788252029550593
Jewish Insider re: IL 6th Dist Dem primary Sean Casten v. Marie Newman: "Democratic Majority for Israel spent $540k supporting Casten & opposing Newman, who was one of 8 Dems who voted against supplemental funding for Israel’s Iron Dome system last year."
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/daily-…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/daily-…
Data for DMFI spending on Illinois 6th District Dem primary: opensecrets.org/political-acti…
Also at same JI link re: IL District 3 primary (Ramirez v. Villegasare), "DMFI is backing Villegas, while J Street threw its support behind Ramirez.” [Per Open Secrets, DMFI spent $143,346 against Ramirez & $13,877 for Villegasare].
De Blasio draws criticism from Congressional Black Caucus over Nina Turner comments
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/bill-d…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/bill-d…
Jewish Insider - money matters
UDP, DMFI focus on early summer primaries
-- DMFI spent $540,000 against freshman Rep. Marie Newman in Illinois, while UDP put $1.9 million against former Rep. Donna Edwards in Maryland
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/democr…
UDP, DMFI focus on early summer primaries
-- DMFI spent $540,000 against freshman Rep. Marie Newman in Illinois, while UDP put $1.9 million against former Rep. Donna Edwards in Maryland
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/democr…
Jewish News Syndicate 6/28/22: Pro- and anti-Israel Democrats face off in Illinois congressional primary race
jns.org/pro-and-anti-i…
jns.org/pro-and-anti-i…
Pro-Israel group begins outside spending in Metro Detroit primaries for U.S. House
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
Per latest FEC filings, AIPAC's PAC has so far spent $1,875,133 against Donna Edwards in the MD primary
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Progressive Delia Ramirez Defeats Billionaire PAC Money to Win Illinois Primary
commondreams.org/news/2022/06/2…
commondreams.org/news/2022/06/2…
"The biggest outside spender in the 6th District was the pro-Israel DMFI PAC, which invested more than $500,000, nearly all going to opposition to Newman... "
rollcall.com/2022/06/28/dem…
rollcall.com/2022/06/28/dem…
Progressives See Bittersweet Night in Illinois With Ouster of Marie Newman
theintercept.com/2022/06/28/mar…
theintercept.com/2022/06/28/mar…
Sanders Pushes Back Against AIPAC Super PAC With Endorsements of Tlaib and Levin
commondreams.org/news/2022/06/2…
commondreams.org/news/2022/06/2…
Sanders: on AIPAC's Super Pac targeting Andy Levin: "Once again, these extremists are pouring millions of dollars into a congressional race to try to ensure the Democratic Party advances the agenda of powerful corporations and the billionaire class"
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
UDP [AIPAC's PAC] spends nearly $1 million to boost Stevens, ups spending in Edwards-Ivey race to $3 million [yes, you read that right - $3 MILLION]
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/united…
jewishinsider.com/2022/06/united…
US Democrats call out AIPAC, pro-Israel groups during primary election cycle
middleeasteye.net/news/us-democr…
middleeasteye.net/news/us-democr…
Bernie Sanders went to ‘war’ with AIPAC. Now the pro-Israel lobby is pushing back.
"‘Bernie can‘t accept the fact that a majority of progressive Democrats in America are pro-Israel,’ said Patrick Dorton, a spokesperson for United Democracy Project"
forward.com/news/508487/be…
"‘Bernie can‘t accept the fact that a majority of progressive Democrats in America are pro-Israel,’ said Patrick Dorton, a spokesperson for United Democracy Project"
forward.com/news/508487/be…
Progressive Delia Ramirez Defeats Billionaire PAC Money
"Democratic Majority for Israel, a billionaire-funded political action committee with ties to AIPAC, spent more than $157,000 on the race in an attempt to defeat Ramirez..."
laprogressive.com/election-refor…
"Democratic Majority for Israel, a billionaire-funded political action committee with ties to AIPAC, spent more than $157,000 on the race in an attempt to defeat Ramirez..."
laprogressive.com/election-refor…
Donna Edwards wants her Md. seat back. Glenn Ivey stands in the way.
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
Levin-Stevens primary gets more heated, but candidates' approaches differ
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
For folks tracking these things, per 7/6/22 FEC filings, in the MD Edwards-Ivey primary, AIPAC's UDP has so far spent $2,501,732 against Edwards & $605,252 supporting Ivey.
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Candidates Donna Edwards and Glenn Ivey Push for Democratic Support
washingtoninformer.com/candidates-don…
washingtoninformer.com/candidates-don…
For folks tracking these things, per 7/7/22 FEC filings, in the MD Edwards-Ivey primary, AIPAC's UDP has so far spent $3,012,419 against Edwards & $1,078,739 supporting Ivey. Yes - AIPAC has so far spent over $4 million on this race.
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Also note that, in addition, DMFI has so far spent $336,000 in support of Ivey
opensecrets.org/political-acti…
opensecrets.org/political-acti…
Edwards vs. Ivey: A Race Between Former Insiders, Being Dominated by Outsiders
marylandmatters.org/2022/07/08/edw…
marylandmatters.org/2022/07/08/edw…
PoliticalEmails.org has posted AIPAC's 7/7/22 fundraising email in support of Ivey/opposing Edwards
politicalemails.org/messages/716590
politicalemails.org/messages/716590
Andy Levin and Haley Stevens running in incumbent-vs.-incumbent Democratic primary in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District
news.ballotpedia.org/2022/07/07/and…
news.ballotpedia.org/2022/07/07/and…
After Bucking AIPAC Line, Rep. Sean Casten Returned $50,000 to Right-Leaning Pro-Israel Donors
theintercept.com/2022/07/11/sea…
theintercept.com/2022/07/11/sea…
Progressive pro-Israel group takes on AIPAC in Michigan Democratic primary fight
cnn.com/2022/07/12/pol…
cnn.com/2022/07/12/pol…
Politico: Three big political questions on tap this week [What happens to AIPAC’s biggest bet (so far) of 2022?]
politico.com/newsletters/we…
politico.com/newsletters/we…
De Blasio snub of pro-Israel group under attack — in Long Island congressional race
nypost.com/2022/07/09/de-…
nypost.com/2022/07/09/de-…
Progressive appetites are being tested in Oakland County congressional primary
mlive.com/public-interes…
mlive.com/public-interes…
Outside political groups spending big in several Maryland primaries
thebaltimorebanner.com/article/in-sev…
thebaltimorebanner.com/article/in-sev…
Two sitting Michigan House members square off in 'Democratic family feud'
washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/lev…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/lev…
Progressive pro-Israel group takes on AIPAC in Michigan Democratic primary fight
cnn.com/2022/07/12/pol…
cnn.com/2022/07/12/pol…
Liberal pro-Israel group J Street launches $700k ad campaign to boost Levin in primary
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…
Washington Jewish Week Editorial Board: BDS threats in Maryland’s Districts 15, 18 and 39
washingtonjewishweek.com/bds-threats-in…
washingtonjewishweek.com/bds-threats-in…
Big money dominates in Maryland’s 4th District -- Israel-focused groups spend $5.5 million, and counting, but Democratic primary ads not focused on Mideast
rollcall.com/2022/07/14/big…
rollcall.com/2022/07/14/big…
Sean Patrick Maloney pursues mainstream lane in matchup against Biaggi [“I’m not going to ask for support from anybody who doesn’t support Israel, and I’m not going to play footsie with people who would support BDS or undermine the security of Israel”]
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/sean-p…
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/sean-p…
A Proxy Conflict Embroils Democrats Over Support for Israel
A primary on Tuesday in suburban Maryland is the latest where pro-Israel groups have stepped in to try to defeat a candidate who doesn’t conform to their views.
nytimes.com/2022/07/15/us/…
A primary on Tuesday in suburban Maryland is the latest where pro-Israel groups have stepped in to try to defeat a candidate who doesn’t conform to their views.
nytimes.com/2022/07/15/us/…
Big Corporate Money Wants to Kick Andy Levin Out of Congress
The Michigan congressman and labor organizer is the latest target of AIPAC and corporate-funded groups seeking to defeat progressives in Democratic primaries nationwide.
thenation.com/article/politi…
The Michigan congressman and labor organizer is the latest target of AIPAC and corporate-funded groups seeking to defeat progressives in Democratic primaries nationwide.
thenation.com/article/politi…
Crush or Buy the Progressives: The New and Vicious Role of Pro-Israel PACs
palestine-studies.org/en/node/1652938
palestine-studies.org/en/node/1652938
There’s No Organized Effort Among Progressives In Congress To Defend Themselves From AIPAC
blueamerica.crooksandliars.com/2022/07/14/the…
blueamerica.crooksandliars.com/2022/07/14/the…
Big money dominates in Maryland’s 4th District
Israel-focused groups spend $5.5 million, and counting, but Democratic primary ads not focused on Mideast
rollcall.com/2022/07/14/big…
Israel-focused groups spend $5.5 million, and counting, but Democratic primary ads not focused on Mideast
rollcall.com/2022/07/14/big…
Per FEC filings, this week (7/8-7/14) AIPAC's UDP PAC invested $1,726,266 in the MD primary pro-Ivey - $601,950; anti-Edwards - $1,124,316). This is on top of spending through 7/7/22 of $1,078,739 for Ivey & $3,012,419 against Edwards
FEC data: fec.gov/data/independe…
FEC data: fec.gov/data/independe…
From same FEC data, UDP spending 7/8-714:
MD: $810,090 for Stevens [to defeat Andy Levin]; prior pro-Stevens UDP spending - $909,461; total - $1,719,551
MI-13 - $690,066 in support of Adam Hollier; prior pro-Hollier UDP spending - $888,119
MD: $810,090 for Stevens [to defeat Andy Levin]; prior pro-Stevens UDP spending - $909,461; total - $1,719,551
MI-13 - $690,066 in support of Adam Hollier; prior pro-Hollier UDP spending - $888,119
Also per FEC filings, this week DMFI PAC spent another $90k in support of Ivey in the MD race
That $90k from DMFI PAC for Ivey is in addition to $336,060 DMFI spent supporting Ivey up to 7/7/22.
The Israel Lobby’s New Campaign Playbook
Israel advocacy groups have developed strategies to raise huge sums for their candidates by appealing to corporate interests.
jewishcurrents.org/the-israel-lob…
Israel advocacy groups have developed strategies to raise huge sums for their candidates by appealing to corporate interests.
jewishcurrents.org/the-israel-lob…
The primaries to watch in the coming weeks
Israel policy is taking an outsized role in several upcoming primaries, amid significant spending from outside groups
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/primar…
Israel policy is taking an outsized role in several upcoming primaries, amid significant spending from outside groups
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/primar…
Inside a nasty member-on-member primary
"...the Stevens-Levin primary marks the only race this cycle where AIPAC, via its super PAC, is seeking to unseat an incumbent."
punchbowl.news/archive/7-18-2…
"...the Stevens-Levin primary marks the only race this cycle where AIPAC, via its super PAC, is seeking to unseat an incumbent."
punchbowl.news/archive/7-18-2…
NYT changed the headline of its 7/15/22 piece (new headline on website reads: Democratic Primaries Are Embroiled in Debate Over Support for Israel)
nytimes.com/2022/07/15/us/…
nytimes.com/2022/07/15/us/…
Data Download: AIPAC-aligned super PAC spending big in Maryland Democratic House primary
nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
nbcnews.com/meet-the-press…
Israel Policy Doesn’t Matter To Most Voters. It’s Dominating Democratic Primaries Anyway.
Pro-Israel groups continue to reshape primaries with multimillion-dollar spending — regardless of how the candidates they support feel about it.
huffpost.com/entry/us-israe…
Pro-Israel groups continue to reshape primaries with multimillion-dollar spending — regardless of how the candidates they support feel about it.
huffpost.com/entry/us-israe…
Edwards, Ivey face off Tuesday after tense home stretch in Md. primaries
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
Pro-Israel hardliners spend millions to transform Democratic primaries
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
Slotkin nets $1.5M in MI-07, Stevens outraises Levin in MI-11 FEC reports show
mlive.com/politics/2022/…
mlive.com/politics/2022/…
AIPAC's $6 Million Race in Maryland Sets New Record for pro-Israel Group...amid criticism that it is taking large donations from Republican donors but only involving itself in Democratic primaries
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Israel Lobby Is Spending Millions to Defeat Progressive Democrats in Primaries (podcast)
truthout.org/video/israel-l…
truthout.org/video/israel-l…
For folks tracking this, as of 7/19/22 per FEC filings, in the MD race (voting today):
AIPAC/UDP has spent $4,258,736 against Donna Edwards and $1,734,185 for Glenn Ivey. Total for AIPAC/UDP in this one primary: $5,992,921
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
AIPAC/UDP has spent $4,258,736 against Donna Edwards and $1,734,185 for Glenn Ivey. Total for AIPAC/UDP in this one primary: $5,992,921
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Same race, J St spent $413,802 for Edwards and $313,802 against Ivey
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
The Democratic battle between Israel's supporters and detractors
The race for Maryland's crucial 4th Congressional District was a battleground between two Jewish lobbies within the Democratic Party.
israelhayom.com/2022/07/20/the…
The race for Maryland's crucial 4th Congressional District was a battleground between two Jewish lobbies within the Democratic Party.
israelhayom.com/2022/07/20/the…
Glenn Ivey, Former Prosecutor Buoyed By Pro-Israel Money, Wins Heated Maryland Primary
huffpost.com/entry/glenn-iv…
huffpost.com/entry/glenn-iv…
“Glenn Ivey, a former state’s attorney for Prince George’s County, rode a wave of support from pro-Israel groups to win the Democratic nomination”
nytimes.com/live/2022/07/1…
nytimes.com/live/2022/07/1…
A super PAC affiliated with the AIPAC “spent nearly $6 million helping him in the race..and flooded the airwaves with attack ads targeting Edwards. Roughly half of Ivey’s more than $1 million in fundraising contributions also came from AIPAC donors.”
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
WaPo calls Ivey-Edwards race: “a showcase of the largely unlimited influence that national special-interest groups can wield in political campaigns.”
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
As you reflect on the impact of AIPAC et
al on 2022 midterms, take a moment, too, to reflect on the 2019 massive pile-on accusing Rep. Omar of antisemitism for daring to suggest...that pro-Israel $$ has an impact on congressional views/policies on Israel.
al on 2022 midterms, take a moment, too, to reflect on the 2019 massive pile-on accusing Rep. Omar of antisemitism for daring to suggest...that pro-Israel $$ has an impact on congressional views/policies on Israel.
For folks who have forgotten how the Ilhan Omar-"all about the Benjamins"-AIPAC kerfuffle went down (or who are mis-remembering it), I documented it in real time and in minute detail:
fmep.org/resource/fmep-…
fmep.org/resource/fmep-…
Democrat With Unprecedented AIPAC Backing Slated to Win Maryland Primary
Spending more than it has in any race to date, AIPAC targeted Donna Edwards due to her positions on Israel, claiming she would 'actively undermine' US-Israel relationship if elected
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Spending more than it has in any race to date, AIPAC targeted Donna Edwards due to her positions on Israel, claiming she would 'actively undermine' US-Israel relationship if elected
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Donna Edwards’s defeat affirms the fact, Israel lobby’s power comes from the Benjamins
mondoweiss.net/2022/07/donna-…
mondoweiss.net/2022/07/donna-…
Aipac hails Democrat’s defeat for not being sufficiently pro-Israel
Donna Edwards, leading contender in Maryland primary for safe seat, lost after pro-Israeli groups poured millions to block her
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
Donna Edwards, leading contender in Maryland primary for safe seat, lost after pro-Israeli groups poured millions to block her
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
Poll: Stevens has dominant lead over Levin in Michigan's 11th Congressional district
deadlinedetroit.com/articles/30956…
deadlinedetroit.com/articles/30956…
AIPAC/UDP spending on Michigan Levin/Stevens primary:
-- Pro-Stevens: $3,045,671 ($525,369 on 7/19)
-- Anti-Levin: $174,437 ($144,206 on 7/19)
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
-- Pro-Stevens: $3,045,671 ($525,369 on 7/19)
-- Anti-Levin: $174,437 ($144,206 on 7/19)
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Even the Democratic Establishment Couldn’t Beat Back AIPAC -- With the defeat of former Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards, the Democratic Party appears to have lost control of its own nominating process.
theintercept.com/2022/07/20/aip…
theintercept.com/2022/07/20/aip…
US Democrats face 'existential threat' from AIPAC's growing influence
middleeastmonitor.com/20220721-us-de…
middleeastmonitor.com/20220721-us-de…
Donna Edwards loses Maryland primary following $6M pro-Israel spending bonanza
jpost.com/american-polit…
jpost.com/american-polit…
From Haaretz piece (as of date/time of publication):
UDP -- which has received big $$ donations from Republicans (like Paul Singer and Bernard Marcus) has now spent nearly $21 million on Democratic primaries, of which $12.1 million was on attack ads.
UDP -- which has received big $$ donations from Republicans (like Paul Singer and Bernard Marcus) has now spent nearly $21 million on Democratic primaries, of which $12.1 million was on attack ads.
Robert Reich: AIPAC's horrendous role in this year's Democratic primaries --
It's no longer promoting Israel or battling antisemitism. It's using Republican dollars to battle progressives.
robertreich.substack.com/p/aipacs-horre…
It's no longer promoting Israel or battling antisemitism. It's using Republican dollars to battle progressives.
robertreich.substack.com/p/aipacs-horre…
Founder of WhatsApp doubled donation to AIPAC to defeat pro-Palestine candidates
middleeastmonitor.com/20220722-found…
middleeastmonitor.com/20220722-found…
For folks for the emergence of the inevitable "it's not all about AIPAC" narrative (stay tuned for its corollary - "it is antisemitic to say it is all about AIPAC):
Inside Glenn Ivey’s victory over Donna Edwards
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/glenn-…
Inside Glenn Ivey’s victory over Donna Edwards
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/glenn-…
New MI-11 poll shows Stevens leading Levin by 27 points
Reminder: AIPAC/UDP investment in this race so far:
pro-Stevens - $3,045,671
anti-Levin - $174,437
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/haley-…
Reminder: AIPAC/UDP investment in this race so far:
pro-Stevens - $3,045,671
anti-Levin - $174,437
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/haley-…
J.D. Vance (speaking to Israeli media, in Israel): I will be a strong advocate for Israel in the Senate
jpost.com/israel-news/ar…
jpost.com/israel-news/ar…
"This week, Vance is in Israel — not Ohio, but a trip likely to play well with social conservatives, an important voting bloc."
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
JNS: A tale of two Israel-hating congresspeople -- Reps. Andy Levin and Rashida Tlaib are promoters of anti-Semitism.
jns.org/opinion/a-tale…
jns.org/opinion/a-tale…
Rep. Pocan (D-WI), Levin (D-MI), clergy & activists on influx of @AIPAC (Republican) and dark money in the #MI11 race [Facebook live video]
facebook.com/AndyLevinMI/vi…
facebook.com/AndyLevinMI/vi…
‘AIPAC lost its way’: Bill de Blasio says pro-Israel group has become too partisan
forward.com/news/511731/ai…
forward.com/news/511731/ai…
Battles over Israel divide Democratic primaries
AIPAC's super PAC has been the top spender in Democratic primaries this year. Its latest target: Rep. Andy Levin, a prominent Jewish congressman.
politico.com/news/2022/07/2…
AIPAC's super PAC has been the top spender in Democratic primaries this year. Its latest target: Rep. Andy Levin, a prominent Jewish congressman.
politico.com/news/2022/07/2…
Under attack by AIPAC, Jewish congressman turns to progressive allies
AIPAC’s Super PAC, United Democracy Project, has spent $3.3 million against Rep. Andy Levin in recent weeks
forward.com/fast-forward/5…
AIPAC’s Super PAC, United Democracy Project, has spent $3.3 million against Rep. Andy Levin in recent weeks
forward.com/fast-forward/5…
Levin and Stevens make their cases for re-election in key primary ["Stevens, who is not Jewish unlike Levin, said she is proud of her 'unequivocal' support of Israel and proud of her AIPAC support..."]
dailytribune.com/2022/07/25/inc…
dailytribune.com/2022/07/25/inc…
Israel emerges as flashpoint in Detroit-area race -
Pro-Israel groups are backing state Sen. Adam Hollier amid concerns about state Rep. Shri Thanedar, who is self-funding his campaign
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/adam-h…
Pro-Israel groups are backing state Sen. Adam Hollier amid concerns about state Rep. Shri Thanedar, who is self-funding his campaign
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/adam-h…
As of 7/24/22:
AIPAC/UDP $$ pro-Adam Hollier: $2,544,513; anti-Shri Thanedar: $692,806
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
AIPAC/UDP $$ pro-Adam Hollier: $2,544,513; anti-Shri Thanedar: $692,806
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
Big money pumped into Michigan 13th Congressional District race is part of tangled tale
freep.com/story/news/col…
freep.com/story/news/col…
AIPAC giving major force in Michigan House primary that could end Jewish Democratic political dynasty
jta.org/2022/07/25/pol…
jta.org/2022/07/25/pol…
AIPAC/UDP spending totals for Stevens/Levin primary, as of 7/25/22:
pro-Stevens -- $3,178,469
anti-Levin -- $174,437
pro-Stevens -- $3,178,469
anti-Levin -- $174,437
Pro-Israel lobby pours millions into Democratic primary in Michigan [Chris Hayes talks with Peter Beinart]
msnbc.com/all-in/watch/p…
msnbc.com/all-in/watch/p…
US Democrats mobilise against pro-Israel spending in primary election
middleeasteye.net/news/us-progre…
middleeasteye.net/news/us-progre…
AIPAC's 'dark money' could be the death knell to democratic elections, warn US lawmakers
middleeastmonitor.com/20220726-aipac…
middleeastmonitor.com/20220726-aipac…
Democratic divisions on Israel loom large in Michigan House primary
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
Pro-Israel Groups Dump Millions Into Dem Primaries Against Progressives
dailycaller.com/2022/07/25/lib…
dailycaller.com/2022/07/25/lib…
As of 7/26/22, AIPAC/UDP has spent $22,483,126 in 2022 on 9 Democratic House primaries. Of the 7 that have happened so far, they won 6. Here's a quick rundown of the races/money where AIPAC has played a...notable...role:
CA-42- AIPAC/UDP spent $515,087 against Cristina Garcia in her race vs. Robert Garcia (she lost). DMFI also got into the act, with $65,680 spent against Cristina Garcia.
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $580,767
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $580,767
NC-1 - Don Davis (winner) vs. Erica Smith, AIPAC/UDP spent $2,102,636 supporting Davis & $335,411 opposing Smith. DMFI also got into the act with $90,240 supporting Davis.
Total AIPAC on this primary: $2,438,047
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $2,528,287
Total AIPAC on this primary: $2,438,047
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $2,528,287
[AIPAC's one loss so far] PA-12 - Summer Lee (winner) vs Steve Irwin, AIPAC spent $2,025,297 against Lee and $660,316 for Irwin. DMFI spent $472,990 for Irwin.
Total AIPAC on this primary: $2,685,613
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $3,158,603
Total AIPAC on this primary: $2,685,613
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $3,158,603
NC-4 Valerie Foushee (winner) vs Aiken & Allam, AIPAC spent $2,128,194 supporting Foushee. DMFI spent $290,131 supporting her.
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $2,418,325
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $2,418,325
TX-28, Henry Cuellar (winner) vs Jessica Cisneros, AIPAC spent $422,799 for Cuellar, and $1,428,192 against Cisneros
Total AIPAC spending on this primary: $1,850,991
Total AIPAC spending on this primary: $1,850,991
MD-4 Glenn Ivey (winner) vs Donna Edwards, AIPAC spent $1,734,185 for Ivey and $4,258,736 against Edwards. DMFI also got into the act, with $426,060 for Ivey.
Total AIPAC spending on this primary: $5,992,921
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $6,418,981
Total AIPAC spending on this primary: $5,992,921
Total AIPAC + DMFI on this primary: $6,418,981
OH-11, Shontel Brown (winner) vs Nina Turner, AIPAC: $83,171 pro-Brown, $198,877 anti-Turner. DMFI: $1,582,641 pro-Brown, $1,500,058 anti-Turner. Pro-Israel America-$51,566 pro-Brown
Total AIPAC: $282,048
Total DMFI: $3,082,699
Total AIPAC + DMFI + Pro-Israel America: $3,416,313
Total AIPAC: $282,048
Total DMFI: $3,082,699
Total AIPAC + DMFI + Pro-Israel America: $3,416,313
MI-11, Andy Levin vs Haley Stevens - AIPAC spending as of 7/26/22: $174,437 pro-Stevens, $3,178,469 anti-Levin.
Total AIPAC spending (so far) on this primary: $3,352,906
Total AIPAC spending (so far) on this primary: $3,352,906
MI-13, Adam Hollier vs Shri Thanedar, AIPAC spending as of 7/26/22: $2,544,513 pro-Hollier, $692,806 anti-Thanedar
Total AIPAC spedning (so far) on this primary: $3,237,319
Total AIPAC spedning (so far) on this primary: $3,237,319
JPost: AIPAC's new political action is legitimate [so I guess that settles it, right? I mean, if an Israeli media outlet says so…]
jpost.com/diaspora/artic…
jpost.com/diaspora/artic…
IT’S A SHONDA - AIPAC’s Aggressive Spending Is Bad for the Democratic Party—and Democracy Itself
newrepublic.com/article/167169…
newrepublic.com/article/167169…
Democratic Primary in Michigan Finds Liberal Jews Joining Anti-Zionist Pols Against a Pro-Israel Centrist - A new political action committee wings behind Haley Stevens with a $3.2 million bet.
nysun.com/article/democr…
nysun.com/article/democr…
The AIPAC attack on Andy Levin is an attack on the future of peace in Israel
Andy Levin vocally supports a two-state solution. For AIPAC, this makes him ‘insufficiently pro-Israel’
forward.com/opinion/511904…
Andy Levin vocally supports a two-state solution. For AIPAC, this makes him ‘insufficiently pro-Israel’
forward.com/opinion/511904…
Update: AIPAC/UDP puts another $121,770 into MI-13 race:
-- $81,180 pro-Hollier (for new total spent of $2,625,693)
-- $40,590 anti-Thanedar (for a new total spent of $733,396)
Total AIPAC/UDP spending on this primary (so far): $3,359,089
-- $81,180 pro-Hollier (for new total spent of $2,625,693)
-- $40,590 anti-Thanedar (for a new total spent of $733,396)
Total AIPAC/UDP spending on this primary (so far): $3,359,089
(Corrected) Update: On 7/26/22, AIPAC/UDP put another $1,676,361.87 into:
MI-13
Anti-Thanedar: $695,183.50
Pro-Hollier: $114,160
MI-11
Anti-Levin: $167,355.76
Pro-Stevens: $699,562.61
New AIPAC totals (so far)
MI-13: $4,168,432.50
MI-11: $4,219,824.37
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/008/202207…
MI-13
Anti-Thanedar: $695,183.50
Pro-Hollier: $114,160
MI-11
Anti-Levin: $167,355.76
Pro-Stevens: $699,562.61
New AIPAC totals (so far)
MI-13: $4,168,432.50
MI-11: $4,219,824.37
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/008/202207…
Unprecedented outside spending and self-financing in Michigan’s 13th District Democratic primary
opensecrets.org/news/2022/07/u…
opensecrets.org/news/2022/07/u…
NOTE - I deleted a tweet re: new DMFI spending on MI-13 -- was looking at wrong filing [filing is dated from 7/20/22, but posted by FEC 7/26)
For folks watching DMFI in MI-13, as of now they've put in $98,540 for Hollier
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/601/202207…
For folks watching DMFI in MI-13, as of now they've put in $98,540 for Hollier
opensecrets.org/outsidespendin…
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/601/202207…
WSJ podcast (audio & transcript) -- Pro-Israel Groups Wade Into U.S. Democratic Primaries ["You would never know that the money behind those ads comes from groups that are focused on U.S.- Israel policy"]
wsj.com/podcasts/googl…
wsj.com/podcasts/googl…
AIPAC’s huge investment in primary campaigns is paying off — but at what price down the road?
jta.org/2022/07/28/pol…
jta.org/2022/07/28/pol…
Remember when I predicted that it would be called antisemitic to challenge AIPAC’s role in this election?
jns.org/opinion/levin-…
jns.org/opinion/levin-…
AIPAC declares war on any support of Palestinian human rights
AIPAC's all-out assault on Andy Levin and Donna Edwards reflects their ongoing effort to shift the boundaries of acceptable politics on Israel.
mondoweiss.net/2022/07/aipac-…
AIPAC's all-out assault on Andy Levin and Donna Edwards reflects their ongoing effort to shift the boundaries of acceptable politics on Israel.
mondoweiss.net/2022/07/aipac-…
The Bold Progressive Versus The Loyal Liberal: Inside The Showdown In A Key House Primary
vervetimes.com/the-bold-progr…
vervetimes.com/the-bold-progr…
In Arizona Democratic primary, Daniel Hernandez hopes to pull ahead [w/ $ from DMFI & Pro-Israel America; his sister is Rep Alma Hernandez, who led effort to amend AZ hate crimes law to include IHRA definition of antisemitism & its examples]
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/daniel…
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/daniel…
Cori Bush opponent attacks her Israel stances, but his past votes raise questions - Steven Roberts now casts himself as pro-Israel, but previously voted three times against anti-BDS legislation, a position he now says he has reversed
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/steven…
jewishinsider.com/2022/07/steven…
Pro-Israel group pours millions into primary to defeat Jewish candidate
Aipac says Democrat Andy Levin, a self-described Zionist, is insufficiently pro-Israel – alarming some because much of the money comes from wealthy Trump donors
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
Aipac says Democrat Andy Levin, a self-described Zionist, is insufficiently pro-Israel – alarming some because much of the money comes from wealthy Trump donors
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
Why Is AIPAC Spending Millions in Primary to Defeat Rep. Andy Levin, a Former Synagogue President?
democracynow.org/2022/7/29/rep_…
democracynow.org/2022/7/29/rep_…
Per latest FEC filings re AIPAC/UDP spending:
MI-11: another $669,562.61 pro-Stevens // $167,355.76 anti-Levin. AIPAC total for this race (so far): $4,219,823.44
MI-13: another $695,283.50 anti-Thanedar // $114,160 pro-Hollier.
AIPAC total for this race (so far) $4,168,530.81
MI-11: another $669,562.61 pro-Stevens // $167,355.76 anti-Levin. AIPAC total for this race (so far): $4,219,823.44
MI-13: another $695,283.50 anti-Thanedar // $114,160 pro-Hollier.
AIPAC total for this race (so far) $4,168,530.81
Michigan Jews Defend 'Mensch' Congressman Ahead of Key Primary — On campaign trail around Detroit, ‘Jews for Andy’ are fighting back against the efforts of AIPAC, which has spent $4.2 million so far to defeat Rep. Andy Levin & support Rep. Haley Stevens
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Michigan's Top Congresswoman Bemoans Israel 'Proxy War' in Democratic Primary
Rep. Debbie Dingell criticizes ugly nature of Tuesday’s race between Reps. Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, and the oversize influence of billionaires funding attack ads
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Rep. Debbie Dingell criticizes ugly nature of Tuesday’s race between Reps. Andy Levin and Haley Stevens, and the oversize influence of billionaires funding attack ads
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Sanders: "There is something profoundly wrong in our political system when a handful of billionaires, through super PACs that spend millions of dollars, try to defeat progressive candidates for Congress"
commondreams.org/news/2022/07/3…
commondreams.org/news/2022/07/3…
Progressive Jewish Voters Sound Alarms About Outside Spending in Michigan Primary
wsjm.com/2022/08/01/pro…
wsjm.com/2022/08/01/pro…
AIPAC Spent Millions to Defeat Andy Levin, but Not Rashida Tlaib Next Door
The pro-Israel lobbying group has shifted its focus away from the only Palestinian-American serving in Congress, who is slated to retain her seat comfortably
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
The pro-Israel lobbying group has shifted its focus away from the only Palestinian-American serving in Congress, who is slated to retain her seat comfortably
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Money quote (literally): 
US: Pro-Israel money under spotlight in Michigan's midterm elections
Aipac-affiliated group has spent millions of dollars against Jewish-American Congressman Andy Levin
middleeasteye.net/news/us-pro-is…
Aipac-affiliated group has spent millions of dollars against Jewish-American Congressman Andy Levin
middleeasteye.net/news/us-pro-is…
How AIPAC Betrayed Its Former Support for Democracy
By Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick
tikkun.org/how-aipac-betr…
By Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick
tikkun.org/how-aipac-betr…
Levin, Stevens to face off in a highly anticipated Democratic primary today
m.jpost.com/international/…
m.jpost.com/international/…
On the eve of primary, Stevens reflects on PAC spending in Michigan’s 11th
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/haley-…
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/haley-…
As predicted, watch here the effort tosifting the framing to claim focus/concern over AIPAC et al's massive spending on primaries is, in effect, antisemitic:
Pro-Israel PACs are being held to a different standard, Adam Hollier argues
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/adam-h…?
Pro-Israel PACs are being held to a different standard, Adam Hollier argues
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/adam-h…?
Why AIPAC Is Spending Heavy to Help This Young Democrat [Adam Hollier] in Michigan
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Only one of these House Democrats will survive a test of party orthodoxy in Michigan -- The rare incumbent-vs.-incumbent matchup pits Reps. Haley Stevens, a moderate, and Andy Levin, a progressive, in a battle colored by differences over Israel policy.
nbcnews.com/politics/2022-…
nbcnews.com/politics/2022-…
Black voters 'key' in Michigan Dems' member-on-member primary as race narrows
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…
Again, as I predicted:
Levin Smears AIPAC to Try and Save his Political Skin ["The notion that an all-powerful “Israel lobby” is engaged in conduct that is harmful to American democracy has been a staple of conspiracy theorists and anti-Semites"]
israel365news.com/272997/levin-s…
Levin Smears AIPAC to Try and Save his Political Skin ["The notion that an all-powerful “Israel lobby” is engaged in conduct that is harmful to American democracy has been a staple of conspiracy theorists and anti-Semites"]
israel365news.com/272997/levin-s…
Jewish groups pour in cash to take on self-funding millionaire MI congressional candidate ["...Jewish groups have spent millions...hoping to prevent the seat from being taken by Dem. State Rep. Shri Thanedar, who has previously been critical of Israel."]
jns.org/jewish-groups-…
jns.org/jewish-groups-…
As I have been predicting for months:
The antisemitic war waged on AIPAC - analysis
jpost.com/diaspora/antis…
The antisemitic war waged on AIPAC - analysis
jpost.com/diaspora/antis…
Michigan race is historic because two branches of Israel lobby are at each others’ throats
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/michig…
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/michig…
AIPAC Defeats Andy Levin, the Most Progressive Jewish Representative
theintercept.com/2022/08/02/mic…
theintercept.com/2022/08/02/mic…
AIPAC Is Cleaning Up in Democratic Primaries
A super-PAC linked to the pro-Israel group has spent millions to defeat progressive candidates.
motherjones.com/politics/2022/…
A super-PAC linked to the pro-Israel group has spent millions to defeat progressive candidates.
motherjones.com/politics/2022/…
Six takeaways from Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Arizona and Washington primaries
cnn.com/2022/08/02/pol…
cnn.com/2022/08/02/pol…
Stevens beats Levin in Michigan with over $4 million worth of help from AIPAC
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/steven…
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/steven…
Rep. Haley Stevens defeats Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan Dem. primary
...AIPAC called Stevens's Tuesday victory "monumental" for US-Israel relationship.
jpost.com/american-polit…
...AIPAC called Stevens's Tuesday victory "monumental" for US-Israel relationship.
jpost.com/american-polit…
Republicans Are Helping New York Democrats Target the Left’s Israel Criticism
The New York Solidarity Network is the latest example of a national trend: members of both parties joining together to squash progressive scrutiny of Israel.
jewishcurrents.org/republicans-ar…
The New York Solidarity Network is the latest example of a national trend: members of both parties joining together to squash progressive scrutiny of Israel.
jewishcurrents.org/republicans-ar…
AIPAC helps oust much-loved Jewish Congressman, Twitter reacts
english.alaraby.co.uk/news/aipac-hel…
english.alaraby.co.uk/news/aipac-hel…
AIPAC's Millions Help Unseat Jewish Progressive Andy Levin in Michigan
commondreams.org/news/2022/08/0…
commondreams.org/news/2022/08/0…
Stevens Beats Levin Convincingly in Michigan's 11th Congressional District
deadlinedetroit.com/articles/31032…
deadlinedetroit.com/articles/31032…
And of course: ADL issues post-primaries brief denouncing "Radical Anti-Israel Candidates" & suggesting that comments/focus on role of AIPAC/pro-Israel dark money is antisemitic.
adl.org/resources/blog…
adl.org/resources/blog…
Seven Wins, Two Losses, Growing Questions: AIPAC’s Political Year by the Numbers
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Money quote: "Since its launch, this SuperPAC spent a total of $26.2 million — exclusively on Democratic primaries — with $10.5 million funding attack ads. This makes them the biggest spender in Democratic primaries this cycle..."
"..., and second only to the conservative Club for Growth SuperPAC in terms of independent expenditure spending in the entire country."
But remember: to focus on AIPAC spending as if it was something exceptional (which it is) is antisemitic.
But remember: to focus on AIPAC spending as if it was something exceptional (which it is) is antisemitic.
AIPAC’s decision to enter fray of partisan politics will come at a price - Jerusalem Post editorial
jpost.com/opinion/articl…
jpost.com/opinion/articl…
Players Guide 2022: United Democracy Project ["As of early August, UDP was the second-highest spender among outside groups in the primary elections... UDP has been the highest spender in the Democratic primaries."]
factcheck.org/2022/08/united…
factcheck.org/2022/08/united…
Why a Michigan Democratic Political Dynasty Just Fell -- Behind Haley Stevens’ drubbing of Andy Levin is a story that’s more complicated — and more local — than most coverage would have you believe.
politico.com/news/magazine/…
politico.com/news/magazine/…
Pro-Israel groups spent money and won. So what? [another installment in the criticizing-AIPAC-is-the-new-antisemitism series]
jns.org/opinion/pro-is…
jns.org/opinion/pro-is…
How AIPAC went from Lobbying for Israel to quashing Progressives and backing Jan. 6 Insurgents
juancole.com/2022/08/quashi…
juancole.com/2022/08/quashi…
AIPAC celebrate decisive role in getting pro-Israel Democrat candidates elected
english.alaraby.co.uk/news/aipac-cel…
english.alaraby.co.uk/news/aipac-cel…
It's No Secret Why Pro-Israel Candidates Are Winning US Elections [so sure, AIPAC ads didn't mention Israel but: "Money doesn't determine races—voters do. And the reason pro-Israel messages resonate is that Americans are overwhelmingly pro-Israel"]
newsweek.com/its-no-secret-…
newsweek.com/its-no-secret-…
'Alarming': GOP quietly funnels millions into Democratic primaries to wipe out progressives
rawstory.com/airpac-electio…
rawstory.com/airpac-electio…
AIPAC’s new strategy: Spend millions on elections, don’t mention Israel
The lobbying org’s first foray into electoral politics has been marked by spending GOP megadonor dollars on Democratic primaries. Why?
responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/08/09/aip…
The lobbying org’s first foray into electoral politics has been marked by spending GOP megadonor dollars on Democratic primaries. Why?
responsiblestatecraft.org/2022/08/09/aip…
Ilhan Omar Ekes Out Nail-biter in Minnesota Primary in Potential Missed Opportunity for AIPAC
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Moderate rival nearly upsets Ilhan Omar in primary race pro-Israel groups sat out - After spending millions to defeat her in last election only to lose in landslide, mainstream Jewish groups avoided endorsing Don Samuels, who is poised to lose by just 2%
timesofisrael.com/moderate-rival…
timesofisrael.com/moderate-rival…
David Weigel interviews AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr about AIPAC's efforts to impact Democratic 2022 primaries through massive political spending (transcript)
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…
Gen Z progressive says he’s ‘pro-Israel’ and ‘pro-Palestinian’
Maxwell Frost is running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Val Demings
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/maxwel…
Maxwell Frost is running in the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Val Demings
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/maxwel…
If AIPAC is really trying to buy the Democrat Primaries, it should ask for a refund
thejc.com/lets-talk/all/…
thejc.com/lets-talk/all/…
What one hotly watched Manhattan race tells us about New York’s Jewish voters
"If supporting Israel has become a wedge issue, NY-12's Democratic candidates seem not to have gotten the memo"
forward.com/opinion/514117…
"If supporting Israel has become a wedge issue, NY-12's Democratic candidates seem not to have gotten the memo"
forward.com/opinion/514117…
Meet Rep Ritchie Torres, the woke Democrat who is an outspoken supporter of Israel
thejc.com/lets-talk/all/…
thejc.com/lets-talk/all/…
Pennsylvania Senate candidate drawn into comments on Gaza conflict
In a statement to JNS, John Fetterman’s campaign affirmed that he “is and always has been a pro-Israel Democrat.”
jns.org/pennsylvania-s…
In a statement to JNS, John Fetterman’s campaign affirmed that he “is and always has been a pro-Israel Democrat.”
jns.org/pennsylvania-s…
AIPAC broke spending records this campaign cycle — so why did it stay out of Ilhan Omar’s tight race?
jta.org/2022/08/15/pol…
jta.org/2022/08/15/pol…
Sean Patrick Maloney locks in Jewish support in competitive reelection bid for upstate New York seat [“Maloney drew a contrast between himself and his primary challenger on Israel. ‘All those people who want to weaken Israel are not supporting me’…”]
forward.com/news/514640/se…
forward.com/news/514640/se…
Jewish Times (Baltimore): A missed opportunity [for pro-Israel PAC to engage to defeat Ilhan Omar]
jewishtimes.com/a-missed-oppor…
jewishtimes.com/a-missed-oppor…
Heads up - per 8/16/22 filing with FEC, DMFI PAC just put $54,434 into supporting Sean Patrick Maloney in NY-17 primary
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/423/202208…
docquery.fec.gov/pdf/423/202208…
Hosted by GOP Jewish group, Dr. Oz makes case for becoming first-ever Muslim senator - RJC gathering ft onstage discussion between Oz & former US president Donald Trump’s ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.
timesofisrael.com/hosted-by-gop-…
timesofisrael.com/hosted-by-gop-…
"Friedman also expressed his excitement about Oz’s candidacy, saying he was 'intrigued by the idea of a pro-Israel Muslim, a very pro-Israel Muslim.'”
House candidate Yuh-Line Niou vows to oppose pro-Israel, anti-BDS measure
nypost.com/2022/08/18/hou…
nypost.com/2022/08/18/hou…
Dr. Oz greets Republican Jews in Philadelphia
The GOP Senate nominee expressed support for maximal ‘autonomy’ for Israel to do as it sees fit without U.S. pressure
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/david-…
The GOP Senate nominee expressed support for maximal ‘autonomy’ for Israel to do as it sees fit without U.S. pressure
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/david-…
Republican Jews, including Trump’s Israel ambassador, back Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania
jta.org/2022/08/18/pol…
jta.org/2022/08/18/pol…
Ambassador David Friedman endorses Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania race for US Senate
jns.org/ambassador-dav…
jns.org/ambassador-dav…
Will BDS factor into New York’s 10th district race?
It is no surprise that Israel, and particularly BDS, has become a hot-button issue in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th district.
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/will-b…
It is no surprise that Israel, and particularly BDS, has become a hot-button issue in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th district.
mondoweiss.net/2022/08/will-b…
NY Democratic Primaries Feature BDS Battles & pro-Israel Funding
Progressive vote splitting could allow Levi Strauss heir Dan Goldman to win Democratic nod in 10th district, while J Street has backed Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a surprisingly competitive race
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Progressive vote splitting could allow Levi Strauss heir Dan Goldman to win Democratic nod in 10th district, while J Street has backed Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a surprisingly competitive race
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Free Beacon: Mandela Barnes Talks Up Support for Israel on the Campaign Trail. He Doesn’t Mention His Membership in a Vocal Anti-Israel Group.
freebeacon.com/democrats/mand…
freebeacon.com/democrats/mand…
For folks following the $$, a PAC called "New York Progressives INC" has poured $318,751 (as of 8/19/22) into the NY-10 primary to defeat Yuh-Line Niou (per The Forward, the PAC sent out a mailer focused on BDS)
fec.gov/data/independe…
fec.gov/data/independe…
New group targets leading progressive candidate in race for Brooklyn-Manhattan seat ["In a new mailer targeting Jewish voters in the district, the group highlighted Niou’s defense of the BDS movement, calling her positions 'dangerous, reckless.'"
forward.com/news/514994/gr…
forward.com/news/514994/gr…
NY-10 Democratic primary enters home stretch [ after a leading candidate expressed support for BDS, "backlash from Jewish leaders, pro-Israel advocates and elected officials — one of whom withdrew his endorsement — was as fierce as it was immediate."]
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/new-yo…
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/new-yo…
Trump Ally Robert Kraft Gave $1 Million to AIPAC’s Super PAC
Robert Kraft donated the money to AIPAC’s United Democracy Project in July. The super PAC spent over $26 million on Democratic races during primary season
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Robert Kraft donated the money to AIPAC’s United Democracy Project in July. The super PAC spent over $26 million on Democratic races during primary season
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-0…
Why a NY primary [Nadler v Maloney] hasn't turned into a super PAC showdown
["tomorrow's Democratic primaries in NY show that when it comes to opposing sides of Israeli lobby, what will trigger a primary showdown is more complicated than it appears"]
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…
["tomorrow's Democratic primaries in NY show that when it comes to opposing sides of Israeli lobby, what will trigger a primary showdown is more complicated than it appears"]
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…
AIPAC Needs to Rethink Its Strategy Before It Does Any More Damage
jewishexponent.com/2022/08/24/aip…
jewishexponent.com/2022/08/24/aip…
Suggesting a Truce in the Pro-Israel Community ["...But what do these issues, from the left or right, have to do with the key question: Who’s better for Israel, candidate A or candidate B?"]
jewishjournal.com/commentary/col…
jewishjournal.com/commentary/col…
AIPAC Attacks J Street for Financial Backing from Billionaire George Soros
jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-r…
jewishpress.com/news/left-vs-r…
Anti-Israel candidate loses in New York primary [by 1306 votes]; Nadler gets 16th term, defeating Maloney
jns.org/anti-israel-ca…
jns.org/anti-israel-ca…
IfNotNow vs AIPAC --
jpost.com/bds-threat/art…
jpost.com/bds-threat/art…
https://twitter.com/IfNotNowOrg/status/1562567672575201281
Jewish group hails wins for pro-Israel Goldman, Maloney in NY Democratic primaries
nypost.com/2022/08/25/jew…
nypost.com/2022/08/25/jew…
Anti-Israel candidate loses in NY primary; Nadler gets 16th term, defeating Maloney
israelhayom.com/2022/08/26/ant…
israelhayom.com/2022/08/26/ant…
Yuh-Line Niou adds Israel policy to website, mulls possible third-party run
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/yuh-li…
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/yuh-li…
How Florida progressive Maxwell Frost courted Palestinians, then abandoned them
middleeasteye.net/news/how-flori…
middleeasteye.net/news/how-flori…
Jamaal Bowman, the incumbent ["It was 'clear that this was not a race in which' DMFI was 'going to make a difference,' said a pro-Israel strategist familiar with the group’s thinking..."]
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/jamaal…
jewishinsider.com/2022/08/jamaal…
AIPAC accused George Soros of undermining American politics. Is that antisemitic?
forward.com/opinion/515927…
forward.com/opinion/515927…
10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory ["Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?"]
cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/…
cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/…
Annette Taddeo’s leap of faith ["I know that she [Salazar] is pro-Israel...what I’m saying is the leadership, the voice — the champion, is the right word — that I believe this area requires, she is not.”]
jewishinsider.com/2022/09/annett…
jewishinsider.com/2022/09/annett…
ICYMI: Israel, Palestine, & Take-Aways from the 2022 Democratic Party Primaries, ft. @RaniaBatrice @YousefMunayyer & @LaraFriedmanDC in convo w/ @mtnassar
fmep.org/resource/israe…
fmep.org/resource/israe…
In Oz vs Fetterman battle in PA, the Israel card is now officially in play: Fetterman Says He’s a Friend of Israel. His Art Gallery Raises Questions [over exhibits in 2008 & 2012].
freebeacon.com/democrats/fett…
freebeacon.com/democrats/fett…
In Vermont, Becca Balint is running for Congress with the hope (and wariness) of a second-generation Holocaust survivor ["She emphatically does not support BDS."]
jta.org/2022/09/07/pol…
jta.org/2022/09/07/pol…
This new info re: AIPAC/UDP hidden spending in MN-5 race confirms my earlier analysis:
In earlier races, AIPAC/UDP largely hid its pro-Israel agenda, with ads that didn’t even mention Israel. In NY-10 - & now we know also MN-5 it hid its role altogether.
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In earlier races, AIPAC/UDP largely hid its pro-Israel agenda, with ads that didn’t even mention Israel. In NY-10 - & now we know also MN-5 it hid its role altogether.
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As I observed previously: these tactics, together, underscore the fact that it is absurd for AIPAC (or anyone) to suggest that the results of these races reflect anything about voters’ views on Israel.
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Remember: AIPAC called its PAC “United Democracy Project” (no mention of Israel).
It hid its pro-Israel agenda in previous races. And in NY-10 - & MN-5 - it hid its involvement completely.
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It hid its pro-Israel agenda in previous races. And in NY-10 - & MN-5 - it hid its involvement completely.
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Very hard to avoid the conclusion that AIPAC - from the start - recognized that making Democratic primaries referendums on hard-line pro-Israel policies would not deliver the results it wants.
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Important from @ryangrim:
Primary Occupation -- A People-Powered Insurgency Threatened to Reshape the Democratic Party. Then Came AIPAC & Its Allied Super PAC, Democratic Majority for Israel.
(see my long, long thread preceding this tweet for receipts)
theintercept.com/2022/10/16/dem…
Primary Occupation -- A People-Powered Insurgency Threatened to Reshape the Democratic Party. Then Came AIPAC & Its Allied Super PAC, Democratic Majority for Israel.
(see my long, long thread preceding this tweet for receipts)
theintercept.com/2022/10/16/dem…
AIPAC Super PAC Makes First-ever Spend on Democrat vs. Republican Race Against Summer Lee
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
AIPAC Super PAC Throws in Against Progressive Democrat Summer Lee
"'Seems like AIPAC and the GOP have the same agenda,' responded one progressive campaigner."
commondreams.org/news/2022/10/3…
"'Seems like AIPAC and the GOP have the same agenda,' responded one progressive campaigner."
commondreams.org/news/2022/10/3…
“This is a War”: How Pro-Israel Politics Is Upending Democratic Primaries
brownpoliticalreview.org/2022/10/pro-is…
brownpoliticalreview.org/2022/10/pro-is…
Progressives Are About to Expand Their Ranks in Congress -- "...some candidates have also neutralized the impact of big money by going centrist on Israel..." per 1 AIPAC donor: the “Casar race is a very good example of how [our strategy] is working.”
inthesetimes.com/article/progre…
inthesetimes.com/article/progre…
UDP renews opposition to Summer Lee as Pittsburgh House race appears to tighten [once again, UDP's attack messages do not mention Israel/AIPAC's policy agenda]
jewishinsider.com/2022/10/summer…
jewishinsider.com/2022/10/summer…
ICYMI - @J_Insider has posted a copy of the UDP mailer attacking Summer Lee -
…shinsider.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/upl…
…shinsider.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/upl…
AIPAC Echoes Republicans’ Crime Messaging in Pennsylvania -- After failing to stop Democrat Summer Lee’s primary bid, the pro-Israel group is now helping Republicans put the seat into play.
prospect.org/politics/aipac…
prospect.org/politics/aipac…
AIPAC’s First Attack Ad in Midterms Hits Would-Be Squad Member Summer Lee -- Internal polls show the race for the deep-blue seat tightening. The GOP and AIPAC are going for the jugular.
theintercept.com/2022/10/31/aip…
theintercept.com/2022/10/31/aip…
JTA: AIPAC-allied PAC spends more than $1 million to oppose progressive Summer Lee
jpost.com/diaspora/artic…
jpost.com/diaspora/artic…
(Note: as anyone who's followed this thread for past 6 mos knows, the HuffPo headline is misleading. AIPAC/UDP, backed by GOP money, has repeatedly spent to defeat progressive House candidates. What is 1st here is UDP spending in a Dem v GOP race, as opposed to a Dem v Dem race)
Wisconsin senate race goes to the wire as Dems’ candidate suspected of anti-Israel views
jns.org/wisconsin-sena…
jns.org/wisconsin-sena…
Pittsburgh Jews decry pro-Israel group’s support for Republican extremists
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/n…
theguardian.com/us-news/2022/n…
Thwarted in primary, political committee launches a million-dollar campaign to defeat Lee
wesa.fm/politics-gover…
wesa.fm/politics-gover…
From piece linked above: Lee's UDP-backed primary opponent, Steve Irwin "said he is unhappy to see UDP weigh in on the race again. Once the counting of ballots was completed, he said, 'I announced my support for the nominee & the entire Democratic ticket — including Summer Lee.'"
AIPAC is still aiming to take down Summer Lee
AIPAC spent big trying to defeat Summer Lee in her primary by claiming she was a bad Democrat, now they're spending $1 million on her GOP opponent.
mondoweiss.net/2022/11/aipac-…
AIPAC spent big trying to defeat Summer Lee in her primary by claiming she was a bad Democrat, now they're spending $1 million on her GOP opponent.
mondoweiss.net/2022/11/aipac-…
Why Democrats Are Beginning to Panic About a Typically Safely Blue Pittsburgh House Race -- The super PAC tied to pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is spending hundreds of thousands of $$ to beat out Democrat Summer Lee. Plus, a confusion over the real Mike Doyle.
vanityfair.com/news/2022/11/d…
vanityfair.com/news/2022/11/d…
Democratic Consultants Cash In on AIPAC Spending — Even as It Tries to Hand the House to Republicans
The firms helped attack progressive Summer Lee during the primary. Now, in a tight general election, AIPAC is all in on the Republican.
theintercept.com/2022/11/03/dem…
The firms helped attack progressive Summer Lee during the primary. Now, in a tight general election, AIPAC is all in on the Republican.
theintercept.com/2022/11/03/dem…
'Harmful Actions of AIPAC Don't Speak for Us': Jewish-American Coalition Backs Summer Lee
commondreams.org/news/2022/11/0…
commondreams.org/news/2022/11/0…
A Pro-Israel Super PAC Is Spending Big to Defeat Summer Lee in Pennsylvania
An interview with Summer Lee
jacobin.com/2022/11/summer…
An interview with Summer Lee
jacobin.com/2022/11/summer…
Pro-Israel group floods airwaves with ads attacking congressional candidate Summer Lee
triblive.com/local/regional…
triblive.com/local/regional…
AIPAC Had a Banner Year in Election Meddling — and We Should All Be Concerned
truthout.org/articles/aipac…
truthout.org/articles/aipac…
Fetterman Tells Haaretz: Supporting Israel Isn't a Free Pass for Hate Speech - ‘Extreme leaders like Mastriano & spineless ones like Oz fan flames of antisemitism,’ PA’s Democratic candidate for Congress says hours before Trump-Oz-Mastriano rally
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
Useful thread from @Bsamuels0 who has done a great job covering the story of how Israel is playing in US midterm primaries & elex:
https://twitter.com/Bsamuels0/status/1589292086821388288
Pennsylvania in focus: The US midterm races Jewish Americans are watching closely
From Shapiro-Mastriano to Zeldin-Hochul, a look at November 8 matchups featuring Jewish and Israel-linked candidates, in some cases against rivals accused of antisemitism
timesofisrael.com/pennsylvania-i…
From Shapiro-Mastriano to Zeldin-Hochul, a look at November 8 matchups featuring Jewish and Israel-linked candidates, in some cases against rivals accused of antisemitism
timesofisrael.com/pennsylvania-i…
In Pittsburgh House race, Jewish Democrats torn on backing Summer Lee
jewishinsider.com/2022/11/summer…
jewishinsider.com/2022/11/summer…
Why Is AIPAC Spending Millions to Beat Summer Lee, a Democratic Socialist Running for Congress in PA?
democracynow.org/2022/11/7/just…
democracynow.org/2022/11/7/just…
Pennsylvania Jewish voters may vote Republican to defeat Israel critic Summer Lee
jns.org/pennsylvania-j…
jns.org/pennsylvania-j…
Pittsburgh Jews stick up for Summer Lee amid attacks from Israel lobby
pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pit…
pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pit…
From Antisemitism to Israel, What This Midterm Election Means for US Jews
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
Barnes Campaigns With Celebrity Anti-Israel Activist [Mark Ruffalo - who has dared to criticize Israel/defend Palestinian rights] on Eve of Election
freebeacon.com/democrats/barn…
freebeacon.com/democrats/barn…
From Shapiro's Victory to AIPAC's Losses: Five Takeaways on Israel and U.S. Jews
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
haaretz.com/us-news/2022-1…
AIPAC vs J Street: The Key Midterms Wins and Losses for the pro-Israel Groups
haaretz.com/jewish/2022-11…
haaretz.com/jewish/2022-11…
Aipac, pro-Israel groups spend big: Key US midterm wins and losses
middleeasteye.net/news/aipac-pro…
middleeasteye.net/news/aipac-pro…
Five Jewish takeaways from the 2022 US midterm elections
A Jewish governor, abortion rights, AIPAC’s deep pockets and the 2024 Republican presidential candidate: What do Tuesday’s election results mean for American Jews?
timesofisrael.com/five-jewish-ta…
A Jewish governor, abortion rights, AIPAC’s deep pockets and the 2024 Republican presidential candidate: What do Tuesday’s election results mean for American Jews?
timesofisrael.com/five-jewish-ta…
Democrat Summer Lee pulls off win after pro-Israel AIPAC spent millions trying to defeat her
salon.com/2022/11/09/dem…
salon.com/2022/11/09/dem…
Summer Lee becomes first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania
thehill.com/homenews/house…
thehill.com/homenews/house…
Vice News: The House Is Getting a Bunch of New Progressives -- Winners include the youngest person ever elected to the chamber and a Pennsylvania candidate who was heavily targeted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
vice.com/en/article/bvm…
vice.com/en/article/bvm…
Summer Lee, Others Score Decisive Wins in Triumphant Night for Progressives
truthout.org/articles/summe…
truthout.org/articles/summe…
Save the above tweet/press release for when someone in the future inevitably argues it's antisemitic both to attribute 2022 elex results to AIPAC/UDP, and to suggest AIPAC/UDP are (openly) using campaign funding to enforce pro-Israel positions in Congress.
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