AIPAC
The winner, Maryland state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, benefited from the largesse of the highest-profile pro-Israel group.
Former Rep. John Hostettler’s votes against foreign aid and comments about Jewish political influence stirred deep-pocketed opposition.
Former Rep. John Hostettler, an opponent of foreign aid, is accused of trafficking in antisemitic tropes. His response to criticism has not helped.
Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn called out AIPAC’s GOP ties after the pro-Israel group’s super PAC backed one of his opponents.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has aggressively targeted Democrats critical of Israel, the coalition said.
But Westchester County Executive George Latimer is betting that his actions speak louder than words.
United Democracy Project, the super PAC affiliated with AIPAC, reported raising $35 million in the second half of 2023 — nearly as much as it did in all of 2022.
The fundraising picture is rosy for Democrats in Ohio and Montana. But progressive Israel critics face well-financed foes.
Several House incumbents want leadership to do more to keep AIPAC — and its Republican cash — out of party primaries.
A representative of AIPAC approached Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's team with a generous offer in July 2018, according to aides.