I think the big consideration here is that if AIPAC wins this election, the Democrats lose.
AIPAC money should be looked at through the lens of the fact that Biden’s stance on Israel is whats causing him to lose this election. Some of us here have been making this case since December, but it is what it is at this point. With Israel steering ship on Democratic candidates and policy, Democrats lose next November. It just is what it is.
Also, we should be considering if AIPAC even really wants these candidates to win. Trump would probably be their preferred candidate, although its not clear he would really be that different than Biden. Its not like Biden decides spending, he simply administers it, same as Trump would. If anything, Netanyahu was slightly mean to Trump once, and Trump petty af, maybe thats enough to sour the relationship. Regardless, its a bit of a tight spot and its not clear to me there is a way out for Democrats. Biden isn’t charismatic enough like Bernie was to actually ‘lead’ the party, for example, in something like a total rejection of PAC money.
I don’t think Biden’s stance is due to finance. He’s old, and has plenty of money. I think he would’ve pulled support if the State Department returned a conclusive report that he could have used as a solid platform for action. I think he should do it anyway, and say fuck the Republicans and American-Israel tradition, but I believe that’s what’s holding him back.
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