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Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 9 Aug

Despite pro-Israel groups successfully funding the defeat of other Squad members, they are not actively targeting Ilhan Omar's re-election due to a combination of factors.

0 Politics Israel

How Wesley Bell engineered a come-from-behind victory over Cori Bush

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 8 Aug

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell engineered a come-from-behind victory over Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary by focusing on local issues and Bush's vulnerabilities, rather than her criticisms of Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Aug

Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, have succeeded in defeating Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for their critical stance towards Israel, in Democratic primaries.

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Inside Wesley Bell’s Jewish turnout operation

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 18 Jul

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, challenging Rep. Cori Bush in the Missouri 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, has received significant support from the Jewish community due to concerns over Bush's positions on Israel and antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 3 Jul

John McGuire, supported by the Republican Jewish Coalition, triumphed over Rep. Bob Good, who opposed emergency aid for Israel, in a Virginia primary.

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The Latimer-Bowman showdown in New York is a bellwether of Israel’s role in Democratic politics

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 21 Jun

The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Israel

In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats AIPAC-aligned opponent

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 15 May

In a significant Maryland Democratic Senate primary, Angela Alsobrooks, backed by J Street, defeated David Trone, who has ties to AIPAC but did not receive their endorsement.

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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 13 May

The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC's affiliated campaign finance group has invested $4.2 million in Maryland's 3rd District Democratic primary to support state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, though Israel isn't a key issue in the race.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC to increase pressure on House Republicans to pass Israel aid bill

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Mar

AIPAC lobbyists are ramping up efforts on Capitol Hill to push House Republicans to pass a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes $14.1 billion for Israel facing threats from Hamas and Hezbollah.