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Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images/ via JTA)
Analysis
Sharon Udasin
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Opponents see end of direct candidate backing as evidence pro-Israel lobby’s brand has become toxic; supporters say lobby is adapting its strategy without surrendering influence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference in Washington on March 6, 2018. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP)
AIPAC ends direct donations to US congressional candidates, will maintain super PAC
By Jacob Magid
Rep. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during an address marking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani first 100 days in office at the Knockdown Center, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
August 11, 2026, 5:57 am
Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to ban ‘corrupt’ AIPAC spending in primaries
Jewish progressive slams pro-Israel lobby for considering funding Republican nominee for Michigan Senate seat after failing to tank Abdul El-Sayed’s primary race
By Shira Li Bartov
US Rep. Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat, attends a news conference on Iran negotiations on Capitol Hill, April 06, 2022. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via JTA)
January 19, 2024, 11:52 am
US presidential hopeful Dean Phillips drops diversity label seen as excluding Jews
Jewish Democratic candidate removes heading of ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,’ from his website after critic of framework, billionaire Bill Ackman, donates to campaign
By Ron Kampeas
Billionaires Robert Kraft (left) and George Soros, who each contributed $1 million dollars to pro-Israel PACs in August 2022. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images & Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images)
August 25, 2022, 5:42 pm
Patriots owner Kraft pours $1m into AIPAC’s super PAC; Soros gives $1m to J Street’s
Majority of candidates backed by AIPAC’s United Democracy Project have won their primaries, while Rep. Jamaal Bowman, backed by J Street Action Fund, survived challenge on Tuesday
By MADELINE FIXLER
Then-US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the 2019 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference, at Washington Convention Center, in Washington, March 25, 2019. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
July 29, 2022, 11:34 am
Huge AIPAC investment in primaries is paying off — but at what price down the road?
Criticized for making Israel ‘extra-polarizing issue,’ unclear how lobby will navigate US general elections as endorsed candidates from opposing parties may run against each other
By Ron Kampeas
A series of mailers show New Jersey Republican congressional candidate David Richter clutching or surrounded by $100 bills. (Screenshots/via JTA)
September 17, 2020, 5:20 pm
Democratic super PAC leaflets show Jewish GOP candidate clutching dollar bills
David Richter, who is looking to unseat Rep. Andy Kim in New Jersey’s 3rd District, calls Democratic attacks ‘outrageous,’ ‘very anti-Semitic’
By Ben Sales
Sheldon Adelson and Miriam Adelson at the ceremony marking the establishment of a new Faculty of Medicine at Ariel University in the West Bank, on August 19, 2018. (Ben Dori/Flash90)
August 21, 2018, 5:24 pm
Adelsons pump $25 million into Senate midterm races, topping GOP donors
Donation to super PAC aligned with Mitch McConnell comes after slinging $30 million to Paul Ryan super PAC for House races
By ToI Staff
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence react to supporters during a rally, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
December 9, 2016, 8:02 am
Right to the end, Trump campaign spent less than Clinton’s
President-elect’s digital director credits crucial, last-minute get-out-the-vote ads in narrowly-won Michigan, Wisconsin
By Julie Bykowicz and CHAD DAY
V15 activists convene at their campaign offices in Jerusalem on February 09, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
November 1, 2016, 8:54 pm
In shadow of ugly US election, Israel’s NGO finance bill to get makeover
Likud MK warns that without law to cap donations for political bodies, Israel’s next campaigns will resemble those of America
By Marissa Newman
Casino magnate Sheldon G. Adelson, left, (Steve Mack/Getty Images, via JTA) and US President Donald Trump, right. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP)
November 1, 2016, 11:45 am
Adelson boosts Trump with $25 million to defeat Clinton
After FBI letter, casino magnate apparently hopeful GOP nominee can win White House, may donate more in campaign’s final days
By ToI Staff
US Rep. Patrick Murphy, left, is taking on Sen. Marco Rubio in Florida in the 2016 race. (Getty Images via JTA)
November 1, 2016, 4:20 am
The Jewish vote: Senate races to watch
From progressive mainstay Russ Feingold to assault rifle-assembling Jason Kander, Jews and Jewish issues figure prominently in several competitive contests
By Ron Kampeas
Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz says he is giving $35 million to help defeat Donald Trump (Eric Risberg/AP)
October 26, 2016, 1:56 am
Young Jewish billionaire pledges $35m to thwart Trump
Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz calls GOP nominee’s promises ‘a deliberate con’ as he joins ranks of major political donors
By Eric Cortellessa
Casino magnate Sheldon G. Adelson in attendance at the 4th Annual Champions Of Jewish Values International Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Times Square on May 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images, via JTA)
October 21, 2016, 11:46 pm
Adelson ‘really upset with Trump,’ said to regret candidate’s attacks on Ryan
Frustrated with nominee, top donor placing financial emphasis on battle for control of Senate, CNN reports
By JTA and ToI Staff
Sheldon Adelson, 2014 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images, via JTA)
October 16, 2016, 5:52 am
Adelson gave $10 million in September toward Trump win
Fundraising reports show 2-1 lead for pro-Clinton super PACs in attracting campaign’s wealthiest donors
By ToI Staff, AP and JTA
Sheldon Adelson, 2014 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images, via JTA)
August 27, 2016, 5:17 pm
‘Irked’ Adelson said to be holding off from funding Trump
Casino magnate who endorsed GOP nominee earlier this summer ‘has not done anything yet for Trump,’ according to Republican source
By ToI Staff
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leaves John Jay College of Criminal Justice following a meeting with law enforcement officials , August 18, 2016 in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP)
August 21, 2016, 2:27 am
Megadonors open wallets for Clinton, stay away from Trump
Ahead of deadline on fundraising and spending reports from presidential candidates, a look at what we know so far on who is getting the money and where it is coming from
By AP
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