Battles over Israel divide Democratic primaries
AIPAC's super PAC has been the top spender in Democratic primaries this year. Its latest target: Rep. Andy Levin, a prominent Jewish congressman.
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AIPAC's super PAC has been the top spender in Democratic primaries this year. Its latest target: Rep. Andy Levin, a prominent Jewish congressman.
Jan Koum, who has also donated to groups settling Jews in East Jerusalem and combatting anti-Israel sentiment on campus, doubled the previous highest donation to AIPAC's campaign on Democratic primaries.
Pro-Israel candidate Glenn Ivey used $6 million from AIPAC to defeat Donna Edwards in a primary race viewed as a proxy battle over the issue within the Democratic Party.
Critics say Aipac and its allies are seeking to influence Democratic politics with money from Republican billionaires
A primary on Tuesday in suburban Maryland is the latest where pro-Israel groups have stepped in to try to defeat a candidate who doesn’t conform to their views.