Episode 40

40. How Pro-Israel PACs are upending Democratic primaries

August 5, 20221h 8m

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Show Notes

We are about halfway through the primary election season in the United States. This cycle has seen an explosive growth in spending from political action committees tied to pro-Israel lobby groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. In this episode Michael Arria and I speak with Beth Miller from JVP Action and campaign consultant Peter Feld about how this direct campaign engagement from Israel lobby groups is affecting elections.

But first, I asked Michael to update us on the Michigan primary where Democrat Andy Levin lost in a high-profile race that attracted a flood of money from the Israel lobby PACs.

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Articles and Links mentioned in the show

Stevens beats Levin in Michigan with over $4 million worth of help from AIPAC, Michael Arria
AIPAC wins in Maryland, The Shift Newsletter, Michael Arria
AIPAC spends millions in Michigan, The Shift Newsletter, Michael Arria
AIPAC spends in Dem primaries, but its ads don't mention Israel, Michael Arria
Pro-Israel PACs break down primary strategy, Marc Rod, Jewish Insider
Shri Thanedar's campaign position on Israel
Jewish Vote for Peace Action
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