Staff Reports
Conservative Republicans are celebrating the news that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is planning to spend a whopping $100 million to combat hard-left House Democrats who have been critical of Israel. This hefty sum is in addition to the $19 million already spent during this campaign cycle. With this kind of financial firepower, AIPAC is aiming to make a significant impact in the upcoming elections.
Even former Rep. Andy Levin, who was ousted in 2022 after AIPAC spent $4 million against him, is sounding the alarm, predicting that “most” of the targeted candidates will be taken out by the campaign. It’s clear that AIPAC means business and is determined to flex its muscles on Capitol Hill.
AIPAC endorsed scores of Jan 6th insurrectionists. They are no friend to American democracy.
They are one of the more racist and bigoted PACs in Congress as well, who disproportionately target members of color.
They are an extremist organization that destabilizes US democracy. https://t.co/I7KeLBHttJ
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 1, 2023
The group’s Super PAC, United Democracy Project, is reportedly keeping a close eye on 15-20 House races, ready to pounce wherever they see an opportunity. With so much money at their disposal, there’s no doubt they will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming elections.
Of course, AIPAC’s critics, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are ramping up their attacks in response to the group’s increased activity. Ocasio-Cortez has accused AIPAC of racism and anti-democratic behavior, even going as far as to label them as “extremist” and a threat to US democracy.
With tensions running high and AIPAC gearing up for a major spending blitz, it’s clear that the upcoming elections will be a battleground for competing political forces. Conservatives are eagerly anticipating the outcome of AIPAC’s efforts, hoping to see a shift in favor of candidates who support a strong relationship between the United States and Israel.
