Aipac ends direct funding and candidate endorsements in US elections
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee announced on Wednesday that it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct contributions to them.
Shift to individual donor strategy
Aipac stated it will no longer use public endorsements or direct political action committee contributions. The group plans to increase organized contributions from individual Americans instead. This change allows the organization to utilize new fundraising tools while avoiding earmarking.
Continued support via Super Pac
The lobby group pledged to maintain its United Democracy Project political action committee. Millions of dollars will continue to flow to pro-Israel candidates through individual donors and members. Critics view the move as an adaptation to changing public opinion rather than a withdrawal from elections.
2 outlets, different leads
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Middle East Eye
Pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac ends endorsements, direct funding to US candidates
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The Guardian
Aipac halts candidate endorsements amid US backlash against Israel
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