40. How Pro-Israel PACs are upending Democratic primaries

The Mondoweiss Podcast

We are about halfway through the primary election season in the United States. This cycle has seen an explosive growth in spending from political action committees tied to pro-Israel lobby groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. In this episode Michael Arria and I speak with Beth Miller from JVP Action and campaign consultant Peter Feld about how this direct campaign engagement from Israel lobby groups is affecting elections.

But first, I asked Michael to update us on the Michigan primary where Democrat Andy Levin lost in a high-profile race that attracted a flood of money from the Israel lobby PACs.

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Articles and Links mentioned in the show

• Stevens beats Levin in Michigan with over $4 million worth of help from AIPAC, Michael Arria
• AIPAC wins in Maryland, The Shift Newsletter, Michael Arria
• AIPAC spends millions in Michigan, The Shift Newsletter, Michael Arria
• AIPAC spends in Dem primaries, but its ads don’t mention Israel, Michael Arria
• Pro-Israel PACs break down primary strategy, Marc Rod, Jewish Insider
• Shri Thanedar's campaign position on Israel
• Jewish Vote for Peace Action
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