The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected a resolution specifically targeting AIPAC's influence in Democratic primaries but passed a broader resolution condemning dark money. The decision comes as outside groups have significantly increased spending in primary races, causing internal tensions within the party.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected a resolution specifically targeting AIPAC's influence in Democratic primaries but passed a broader resolution condemning dark money. The decision comes as outside groups have significantly increased spending in primary races, causing internal tensions within the party.
- DNC rejects specific resolution on AIPAC but passes broader anti-dark-money measure
- Outside spending by groups like AIPAC and Fairshake has dominated Democratic primaries
- Progressives criticize the decision, arguing it fails to address specific issues with pro-Israel lobbying
- Polls show a significant shift in Democratic base away from support for Israel
According to multiple reports, the DNC's resolutions committee voted on Thursday to kill a measure targeting AIPAC and deferred two further resolutions on Middle East policy to a working group. The rejected resolution aimed to confront what its sponsors described as the outsized influence of dark money in Democratic primaries, singling out AIPAC.
As reported by The Guardian, the defeat of the resolution targeting AIPAC was anticipated but lands as a fresh blow to progressives who have grown increasingly furious at AIPAC's intervention in Democratic contests. The DNC chair, Ken Martin, endorsed a broader approach on X, arguing the party should pursue a blanket rejection of outside money rather than target specific organizations.
The decision has sparked criticism from progressives within the party. According to The Guardian, IMEU’s executive director, Margaret DeReus, said in a statement about the DNC's decision that 'Aipac’s extreme agenda for unconditional weapons funding to Israel is deeply out of step not just with most Democrats, but with the majority of the American people.' Meanwhile, Fox News reported that some Democrats blame the party's support for Israel for their 2024 election setbacks.
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