AIPAC to stop officially endorsing candidates as its backing becomes political liability
What the 6 sources said
“AIPAC changes political strategy after election losses, ends direct donations to candidates, endorsements”
Move by the pro-Israel lobby is intended to counter the public and political backlash that has developed in recent years over the perceived political cost of an association with AIPAC; its super PAC will remain active while individual donors take on larger role
Read at Ynetnews“Dramatic decision: AIPAC to end candidate endorsements”
AIPAC announces it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct PAC contributions, while maintaining political fundraising efforts through other channels.
Read at Israel National News“AIPAC to stop officially endorsing US political candidates following criticism - report”
The decision comes after several pro-Israel politicians became the target of significant criticism following the group's endorsement of them, N12 reported.
Read at The Jerusalem Post“AIPAC to stop officially endorsing candidates as its backing becomes political liability”
The pro-Israel lobby will keep its super PAC active and encourage members to donate directly to candidates, preserving its ability to influence elections
Read at Haaretz“Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates”
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.
Read at NPR World“AIPAC ends direct donations to US congressional candidates, will maintain super PAC”
Pro-Israel lobby says it will prioritize members' personal donations to candidates as it did before creating PAC and super PAC in 2021, which some analysts say hurt its image
Read at The Times of IsraelWhat the reports add
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