Support from pro-Israel group AIPAC becomes a dividing line in Democratic races
Support from the pro-Israel group AIPAC is becoming a divisive issue in Democratic primaries, reflecting broader shifts in party attitudes toward Israel. Polls show declining favorability toward Israel, especially among Democrats and younger voters, fueling scrutiny of candidates' ties to pro-Israel lobbying. Groups like Track AIPAC are amplifying this divide by publicizing political donations linked to the Israel lobby.
- ▪A Pew Research Center poll found that 60% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Israel, up 20 percentage points since 2022.
- ▪Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, 80% hold an unfavorable view of Israel.
- ▪The group Track AIPAC, with over 400,000 followers on X, publishes data on political donations linked to the pro-Israel lobby, contributing to scrutiny of candidates.
- ▪Senator Elissa Slotkin criticized the conflation of the 'Israel lobby' with Jewish identity during a town hall in Michigan.
- ▪Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has condemned the war in Gaza as genocide and criticized opponents for accepting AIPAC donations.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSupport from pro-Israel group AIPAC becomes a dividing line in Democratic racesA recent poll showed Americans' views towards Israel are trending negative.1:47Support from pro-Israel group AIPAC becomes a dividing line in Democratic racesJulia Demaree Nikhinson/APByDiana PaulsenApril 29, 2026, 3:31 PMAgainst the backdrop of polls showing declining Democratic support for Israel -- especially among young voters -- the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's support for candidates is under intense scrutiny and is becoming a dividing line in contentious Democratic primaries from Michigan to New…
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