"A super PAC linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has made its first major venture into the United States midterm elections. But this time around, the pro-Israel lobby group is not targeting a progressive candidate pushing to reset US-Israel policy, but a so-called moderate Democrat who tepidly questioned Washington's unconditional military support amid the genocidal war on Gaza."
"It shows that they are very concerned, obviously, about the shifting perspective of especially Democrats on funding for Israel, and they're very, very keen to keep Democrats elected who are out of touch with the Democratic electorate more broadly, Sadaf Jaffer, a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly, who has herself been a critic of Malinowski's past refusal to take a harder line on Israel, told Al Jazeera."
The United Democracy Project (UDP), a super PAC linked to AIPAC, spent $2.2 million targeting former Representative Tom Malinowski ahead of the New Jersey Democratic primary. Polling shows growing dismay among Democratic voters over unwavering US support for Israel, creating pressure on candidates who question military aid. The UDP spending signals intent to bolster Democrats perceived as out of step with shifting party views and to influence primary outcomes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The 11-way primary contest centers on a suburban central New Jersey district with a special election scheduled for April 16. UDP's activity appears focused on Malinowski.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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