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AIPAC Ends Candidate Endorsements and Direct PAC Contributions
What happened
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee announced it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct contributions from its political action committee. The organization stated it will shift its approach to mobilizing members to give individually to campaigns. AIPAC had engaged in direct political contributions for three cycles.
Side by side
Left-leaning outlets lead with the context of declining support for Israel, with The Guardian emphasizing "backlash against Israel" and stating that "political candidates' once reflexive support for Israel has increasingly become a liability."
- GUAipac halts candidate endorsements amid US backlash against IsraelThe Guardian · Left
- NPRCiting 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidatesNPR News · Lean Left
No outlet on this side covered it.
Right-leaning outlets focus on the continuation of AIPAC's political influence through different means. The Daily Caller emphasizes the shift to a super PAC "under new name" for "even greater political impact," while Washington Examiner highlights the adoption of "new tools" rather than an end to influence.
- WEXCriticize AIPAC. But apply the same standard to everyoneWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- WTAIPAC to end candidate endorsements and contributionsThe Washington Times · Lean Right
- WEXAIPAC ends endorsements and PAC contributions in favor of ‘new tools’Washington Examiner · Lean Right
- DCIsrael Lobby Quietly Shifts Political Operation To Super PAC Under New NameThe Daily Caller · Right
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