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Pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac ends endorsements, direct funding to US candidates

By Bilge Kotan · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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Pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac, known for its endorsements and direct funding, has announced it will no longer publicly endorse political candidates or make direct financial contributions to them. The group has shifted to a more strategic, consequential, and nimble political operation, prioritizing increased direct, organized contributions from individual Americans to candidates. This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and the ability to adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment.

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Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.: Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.
The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political opera…: The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political operations.
This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability…: This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability in an evolving political landscape.

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As US voter sentiment grows increasingly antagonistic towards Israel, the foremost pro-Israel lobbying group has now announced it will no longer publicly endorse political candidates nor make direct financial contributions to them.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) said on Wednesday in an email blast to supporters that as it "evaluates the political landscape and adjusts [the] approach to meet the moment", it will shift to a seemingly less visible strategy to support Republicans and Democrats who fully back Israel.

"To win the fight for the future of the country and the US-Israel alliance, we must build a more strategic, consequential, and nimble political operation," the statement said.

"We will prioritize increasing direct, organized contributions from individual Americans to candidates - expanding upon our current efforts - and maximizing the emerging political fundraising tools. Endorsements, direct PAC contributions, and earmarking will no longer be part of our approach so we can expand individual giving and utilize new tools to help our friends win."

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Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.: Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.
The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political opera…: The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political operations.
This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability…: This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability in an evolving political landscape.

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Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.: Aipac has ended its public endorsements and direct funding.
The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political opera…: The group has shifted to increased individual contributions and strategic political operations.
This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability…: This move reflects the importance of disciplined, organized giving and quick adaptability in an evolving political landscape.

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