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Is AIPAC’s big bet on Sarah Elfreth paying off?

JL;DR SUMMARY AIPAC, the well-known pro-Israel lobbying group, is confronting unexpected challenges after heavily investing in Sarah Elfreth's congressional campaign. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityAipacCongressLobbyingMiddle East PolicyDemocratsU.S. PoliticsSarah ElfrethIcc Bill

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Annapolis, Maryland, United States
"Jewish leaders in Elfreths district, which includes the state capital of Annapolis, told JI that they have no doubts about her commitment to Israel, which she visited for the first time in July of 2023 on a trip she has described as life-changing."
Missouri, United States
"Despite such hesitation, other freshmen Democrats with strong pro-Israel records who were backed by AIPAC including Reps. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and George Latimer (D-NY) voted in favor of the bill, which has since been blocked by Senate Democrats after failing to reach an agreement with Republicans to narrow its scope."
New York, United States
"Despite such hesitation, other freshmen Democrats with strong pro-Israel records who were backed by AIPAC including Reps. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and George Latimer (D-NY) voted in favor of the bill, which has since been blocked by Senate Democrats after failing to reach an agreement with Republicans to narrow its scope."
Maryland, United States
"If Dunn runs for Congress again, his past tensions with AIPAC, which has voiced appreciation for his support for Israel, would not necessarily preclude the group from potentially getting behind him, the Jewish leader who has spoken with him suggested."
Israel
"said that he would advise a wait-and-see posture toward the congresswoman, coupled with very close communication and conversations with her and her staff. Its early in her term and there will be many more and more important than the ICC issues ahead that are of concern to the Jewish and pro-Israel community, he told JI."

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