Political consultant Peter Feld unpacks AIPAC’s strategy in the Democratic primaries, Jamaal Bowman’s bad poll numbers, and whether Gaza will impact Biden’s reelection.
AIPAC has spent $12 million in just two congressional races. Joe Biden notices even if the media doesn’t.
There’s a neat trick to figure out which Democrats get criticized for hurting Joe Biden’s chances in November. If you’re on the left, you get criticized. If you’re on the right, you don’t. And Rashida Tlaib seems to be a primary target.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman says two-thirds of his constituents in NY want a ceasefire, but AIPAC is trying to defeat him because he said we must stand up for the 100,000 Palestinians being killed and wounded by Israel. “[AIPAC’s] number one issue is Israel but they pay to run ads on other issues because they’re an organization that lies to the American people.”
AIPAC is poised to spend $100 million this election cycle, as they look to oust the few House members who criticize Israeli policy.
Nancy Pelosi says concern for Palestinians might just be a plot cooked up by foreign adversaries of the United States government.
Following the passage of H.R. 888 it is clear that organizers and activists will have to adopt new strategies to hold elected officials accountable.
The legislative effort is led by Representatives Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib, André Carson, Summer Lee, and Delia Ramirez calls on the Biden administration to push for an immediate ceasefire and send humanitarian aid to Gaza.
AIPAC is gearing up to spend heavily on the 2024 Democratic primaries and potentially oust lawmakers who have advocated for Palestinian rights.