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Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate
politics3 days ago

Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate

In Michigan’s open Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens spar over wealth disclosures, corporate donations, and outside spending (including AIPAC). Stevens repeats that El-Sayed’s fortunes and fundraising tilt toward the wealthy, while El-Sayed accuses Stevens of taking corporate money; McMorrow’s exit narrowed the field and set the stage for a tighter contest ahead of the August 4 primary, with both claiming electability against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

via Bridge Michigan|
#aipac#campaign-finance#debate
Poetica Coffee bans Dan Goldman over Israel stance; Mamdani’s tepid reply and DOJ probe
politics17 days ago

Poetica Coffee bans Dan Goldman over Israel stance; Mamdani’s tepid reply and DOJ probe

A Brooklyn cafe, Poetica Coffee, publicly refused to serve Rep. Dan Goldman, refunding his $9.82 and posting a message calling him a “racist/fascist/homophobe” in relation to his pro‑Israel views. Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered only a tepid non‑response when pressed about the incident. Goldman, who is facing a primary challenge from Mamdani‑backed Brad Lander, said the episode is shocking and indicative of the climate around Israel. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation into the matter and could take enforcement action, underscoring the charged national debate over antisemitism and political disagreements in NYC.

via New York Post|
#aipac#dan-goldman#israel
Cafe bars Rep. Goldman for his pro-Israel stance
politics17 days ago

Cafe bars Rep. Goldman for his pro-Israel stance

A New York coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, posted on Instagram that Rep. Dan Goldman should never return due to his pro-Israel views, fueling a clash over political speech and accusations of discrimination in the lead-up to Goldman’s primary against Brad Lander. Goldman said a barista was kind to his daughter, bought a coffee, and tipped, while his campaign noted the incident and a DOJ civil rights probe into the cafe’s actions was referenced by some critics. The race pits pro-Israel candidates against progressive-backed challengers, highlighting splits within the Jewish community over Israel policy.

via NBC News|
#aipac#antisemitism#dan-goldman
Brooklyn cafe bans Rep. Goldman over Israel stance, fueling primary clash
politics18 days ago

Brooklyn cafe bans Rep. Goldman over Israel stance, fueling primary clash

Rep. Dan Goldman said it was sad a Brooklyn cafe banned him over his Israel stance after a viral post mentioning AIPAC; the cafe’s posts were deleted, Goldman recalled a kind encounter with a hijab-wearing barista, and his primary challenger Brad Lander criticized the move as unbecoming of a public official. The case drew commentary from DOJ leaders, and Goldman emphasized he supports Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state but does not endorse all of its government’s actions.

via CNN|
#aipac#brooklyn#dan-goldman
Mamdani-backed challengers test a broader pro-Palestinian push in NYC's congressional primaries
politics20 days ago

Mamdani-backed challengers test a broader pro-Palestinian push in NYC's congressional primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s supporters are backing candidates in NYC-area Democratic congressional primaries who argue incumbents are not progressive enough on Israel and Gaza, signaling a potential shift in how Israel policy is debated in Congress and highlighting the influence of AIPAC and antisemitism concerns in these races.

via The Washington Post|
#aipac#elections#gaza
AIPAC-linked trips pour millions into Congress as US support for Israel shifts
politics1 month ago

AIPAC-linked trips pour millions into Congress as US support for Israel shifts

Guardian analysis shows that since October 7, 2023, an AIPAC-affiliated charity, the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), funded at least 26 Democratic and 52 Republican lawmakers and dozens of aides to Israel in 15 delegations, spending over $4.2 million—about $26,600 per person—on luxury travel, top-tier dining, and briefings with Israeli officials, military contractors and settlement-adjacent sites. The trips, framed as educational but centered on one-sided Middle East briefings, illustrate the lobby’s long-running strategy of signaling support on Capitol Hill, aided by Aipac infrastructure despite legal separation. Amid waning Democratic public support for Israel, the report emphasizes these trips as a continuity of pro-Israel outreach rather than a new shift, highlighting the enduring influence of AIPAC and allied groups in U.S. politics.

via The Guardian|
#aief#aipac#congress
Massie’s Tel Aviv jab spotlights Israel as a midterm flashpoint
politics1 month ago

Massie’s Tel Aviv jab spotlights Israel as a midterm flashpoint

Massie’s concession line about having to “find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv” underscored how Israel policy and the flood of pro‑Israel money have become a defining, polarized midterm issue, with donors and advocacy groups weighing in across states and races. The piece details broader tensions over Israel in both parties, debates about antisemitism, and surveys showing younger voters questioning broad Israel aid, as AIPAC‑aligned groups pour money into campaigns and candidates navigate a battlefield where opposition to Israel and concerns about Jewish influence shape messaging.

via The New York Times|
#aipac#antisemitism#israel
Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending
politics1 month ago

Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the GOP primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a race widely framed as a referendum on Donald Trump, boosted by a record-breaking spending push from pro-Israel donors via AIPAC-backed groups that poured more than $15.8 million to oppose Massie or back Gallrein. The contest became the most expensive House primary in history, highlighting AIPAC’s influence in GOP politics as Massie faced accusations of antisemitism over his Israel stance and reiterated his opposition to foreign aid in general. Gallrein’s victory signals continued Trump-aligned pressure in Congress and the broader debate over U.S. support for Israel.

via The Intercept|
#aipac#ed-gallrein#israel
Sanders pushes to block nearly $447 million in U.S. weapons sales to Israel
politics2 months ago

Sanders pushes to block nearly $447 million in U.S. weapons sales to Israel

Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces two Senate resolutions to halt a $151.8 million bombs sale and a $295 million bulldozers sale to Israel, testing Democratic support amid scrutiny of Netanyahu's government and progressive pressure; past attempts have failed in a Republican-led Senate, but the vote could signal Democrats' stance on U.S. arms sales to Israel.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#bernie-sanders#israel
DNC blocks measure targeting AIPAC as Middle East policy reforms stall
politics3 months ago

DNC blocks measure targeting AIPAC as Middle East policy reforms stall

The DNC resolutions committee rejected a symbolic resolution targeting the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and deferred two Middle East policy resolutions to a working group, citing a broader push against dark money; critics argue the move avoids addressing the lobby's influence amid strong progressive backlash and large AIPAC spending in primaries.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#dark-money#democratic-primaries
politics3 months ago

DNC punts on Israel policy as AIPAC influence looms

Democratic National Committee members rejected a symbolic resolution to curb AIPAC and dark-money groups in primaries and deferred broader Middle East policy measures, sending them to a nascent working group—highlighting a broader struggle within the party between pro-Israel influence and a base pushing for a tougher, more independent stance.

via Politico|
#aipac#dark-money#dnc