The pro-Israel lobby group funneled millions in donations to the campaigns of Israel’s strongest allies as Congress was voting on aid for the country’s war in Gaza.
by Donald Shaw, Sludge
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee delivered more than $3.7 million in November to the campaigns of U.S. lawmakers, the most it has ever doled out in a single month, according to a new filing with the Federal Election Commission.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has been working to convince members of the U.S. Congress to send more aid to Israel for its war against Hamas and to support primary challengers against representatives and senators who it sees as not sufficiently supportive of Israel’s response to the October 7 Hamas attack.
The largest recipient of AIPAC’s campaign support in November, which came by way of its PAC, was New York Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres, who was profiled by the New York Times in November as an example of a young Democratic politician who has sided firmly with Israel, as opposed to those in the so-called “squad” of progressives who have spoken critically of the country’s military actions. AIPAC sent Torres more than $201,000 in donations from its PAC in November, according to the filing.
Recent Posts
Democrats Are Already Throwing Immigrants Under The Bus
Take Action NowThe party’s rightward shift is solidified, as Democratic lawmakers support the Laken Riley Act, which makes it easier to…
Will The Ceasefire In Gaza Hold?
Take Action NowThe chances for durable peace may depend on Trump’s whims.By Joshua Leifer, DissentOn Sunday, after a delay of…
There’s No Such Thing As A Good Billionaire
Take Action Now Democrats want us to believe that there is some cohort of “good billionaires” who can be relied upon to fight for political progress.…
Anti-Immigrant Legislation Is A Boon For The Prison Industry
Take Action NowThe Laken Riley Act is an assault on due process, undermining all of our rights to make for-profit prison CEOs richer.……