An unprecedented 19 senators opposed a recent arms sale; we’ll soon find out whether that sentiment is growing. Some other signs times are changing. Three 2024 pre-election polls showed that likely voters, and not just Democrats, favored conditioning or even halting aid to Israel, including arms transfers.
The pro-Israel lobby radically changed its approach. Instead of showering funds on candidates in general elections, it moved to defeat progressive candidates in primaries, thus preventing them from sure victories in their urban safe seats in Democratic strongholds.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its affiliates are expected to spend $100 million in Democratic primaries to try to oust members of Congress who do not unequivocally support Israel
The most complete, up-to-date view of AIPAC PAC donations to congressional candidates.
The content of AIPAC’s recent Political Leadership Forum was largely concealed from the public, but here is what we do know about it.