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Embattled 'Squad' members Bowman, Bush face growing primary threat
A couple of the Squad’s most high-profile members are facing formidable primary challenges as criticism over their stances in office mounts.
Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) have both been outraised by centrist primary opponents, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), even as other ‘Squad’ members such as Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) are financially thriving.
The development comes as Bush and Bowman have faced blowback not only for their positions on the Israel-Hamas war, but also growing scrutiny over more personal public controversies.
Their possible defeat at the hands of more moderate Democrats would deal a significant blow to the Squad, Congress’s most vocal left-wing group, and hand the establishment-aligned faction of the party a significant victory.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4445124-cori-bush-jamaal-bowman-squad-israel-primary/
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Got Someone Working for them and Working With Pres Biden. 
will be a brilliant Benefit for the Dem party!
Mahalo for his, Lapucelle! 
among them Bush and Bowman. That certainly seems like a divergence.
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In what world is being against defunding the police equivalent to being "in favor a big police state"?
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Both Bush and Bowman are to the right of Leader Jeffries in terms of their policy positions and votes in Congress. They might present as "socialists", but they don't govern that way. Nancy Pelosi's record makes them look positively centrist.
Nancy Pelosi is a Hard-Core Liberal
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Cori Bush is a Populist-Leaning Liberal
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Jamaal Bowman is a Moderate Liberal
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Hakeem Jeffries is a Libertarian-Leaning Progressive
https://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm
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Constituents will have a choice in the primaries. For many, that's a good thing
https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-pulls-jamaal-bowman-endorsement-over-anti-israel-rhetoric/
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In what world is being against defunding the police equivalent to being "in favor a big police state"?
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Both Bush and Bowman are to the right of Leader Jeffries in terms of their policy positions and votes in Congress. They might present as "socialists", but they don't govern that way. Nancy Pelosi's record makes them look positively centrist.
Nancy Pelosi is a Hard-Core Liberal
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Cori Bush is a Populist-Leaning Liberal
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Jamaal Bowman is a Moderate Liberal
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Hakeem Jeffries is a Libertarian-Leaning Progressive
https://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm
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Constituents will have a choice in the primaries. For many, that's a good thing
https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-pulls-jamaal-bowman-endorsement-over-anti-israel-rhetoric/
That's not what they said on social media.
AOC, The Squad defend infrastructure "no" vote
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is trying to tweet her way out of her vote against the Democrats' $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill — even correcting President Biden's claims about its benefits.
Why it matters: AOC, the rest of The Squad and two other progressives were the only Democrats to vote against the bill. That prompted criticism from their colleagues and social media followers, since the road-and-bridge spending will so directly impact their constituents. Thirteen Republicans helped cover their lost votes.
- "We did not fund the replacement of every child’s [lead water] pipe & we shouldn’t tell people we did," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted about Biden.
- The other five Democrats who voted against have released their own statements and explanations on Twitter.
- They placed blame on other factors — like the president, "corporate polluters," conservative Democrats, procedural issues and agreements, as well as a refusal to "choose" between supporting union workers or childcare and health care workers.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is trying to tweet her way out of her vote against the Democrats' $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill — even correcting President Biden's claims about its benefits.
Why it matters: AOC, the rest of The Squad and two other progressives were the only Democrats to vote against the bill. That prompted criticism from their colleagues and social media followers, since the road-and-bridge spending will so directly impact their constituents. Thirteen Republicans helped cover their lost votes.
- "We did not fund the replacement of every child’s [lead water] pipe & we shouldn’t tell people we did," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted about Biden.
- The other five Democrats who voted against have released their own statements and explanations on Twitter.
- They placed blame on other factors — like the president, "corporate polluters," conservative Democrats, procedural issues and agreements, as well as a refusal to "choose" between supporting union workers or childcare and health care workers.
https://www.axios.com/2021/11/09/aoc-squad-defend-infrastructure-no-vote
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Where did you read that the 6 Democrats who voted "no" had the approval of Majority Whip Clyburn?
Clyburn wound up having to (indirectly) reach out to Republicans to get President Biden's bill passed.
SC's Jim Clyburn takes credit for whipping 13 GOP votes for Biden's infrastructure package
NORTH CHARLESTON — House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn took credit for securing the 13 GOP votes necessary to push President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure plan across the finish line last week, but some Republicans are saying Democratic pressure is overblown.
Speaking to reporters at the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments office in North Charleston on Nov. 9, the Democratic congressman from Columbia took some credit over the passage of the bill, which will bring $6 billion in federal dollars to South Carolina.
"I indirectly whipped those votes," Clyburn told The Post and Courier. "I had members in the caucus assigned to certain Republican people that I couldn't talk to and that's how we got those votes."
NORTH CHARLESTON — House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn took credit for securing the 13 GOP votes necessary to push President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure plan across the finish line last week, but some Republicans are saying Democratic pressure is overblown.
Speaking to reporters at the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments office in North Charleston on Nov. 9, the Democratic congressman from Columbia took some credit over the passage of the bill, which will bring $6 billion in federal dollars to South Carolina.
"I indirectly whipped those votes," Clyburn told The Post and Courier. "I had members in the caucus assigned to certain Republican people that I couldn't talk to and that's how we got those votes."
https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/scs-jim-clyburn-takes-credit-for-whipping-13-gop-votes-for-bidens-infrastructure-package/article_64e731c6-4191-11ec-89d2-af61ab228177.html
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SC to get $6B from the infrastructure bill. How Jim Clyburn got it to Biden’s desk
Congressman Jim Clyburn was confident he would secure enough votes to pass President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill after a day of arm twisting, which put Democrats on the precipice of their most important legislative victory since the party reclaimed the White House.
But there were a handful of holdouts who Clyburn, the chief vote counter for House Democrats, had outstanding concerns about heading into the Friday evening vote.
The South Carolina congressman and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gathered with staff just off the House floor in a small, gilded, gold room that had little more than a printer, chairs and a monitor that displays vote totals. Pelosi was speaking to the president on her cell phone and asked Clyburn to update Biden on the status of negotiations.
“I need you to talk to him, to explain to him where we are,” Clyburn recalled Pelosi telling him. “So I told the president that I thought that we were in a good place. That we could pass a bill. But I thought that he needed to get on the phone with several people.”
Congressman Jim Clyburn was confident he would secure enough votes to pass President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill after a day of arm twisting, which put Democrats on the precipice of their most important legislative victory since the party reclaimed the White House.
But there were a handful of holdouts who Clyburn, the chief vote counter for House Democrats, had outstanding concerns about heading into the Friday evening vote.
The South Carolina congressman and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gathered with staff just off the House floor in a small, gilded, gold room that had little more than a printer, chairs and a monitor that displays vote totals. Pelosi was speaking to the president on her cell phone and asked Clyburn to update Biden on the status of negotiations.
“I need you to talk to him, to explain to him where we are,” Clyburn recalled Pelosi telling him. “So I told the president that I thought that we were in a good place. That we could pass a bill. But I thought that he needed to get on the phone with several people.”
https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article255742646.html
Similarly, wanting to "protect our Party" by stemming a potential collapse in turnout is not the same thing as addressing the needs of constituents.
(Interesting fact: In the 2022 midterm elections, in AOC's NY-14 district overall turnout was down by almost 100,000 voters with AOC receiving more than 70,000 fewer votes than she did in 2020. Overall turnout for NY-14 was also down from 2018 midterm levels, with AOC receiving 25,000+ fewer votes in the 2022 midterms than she did in 2018.)
https://ballotpedia.org/New_York%27s_14th_Congressional_District
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While it may be true that a representative hastily "fact checking" a president might temporarily forestall criticism for a bewildering vote on that president's signature legislation, it is not particularly wise if it ignores the fact that someone like President Biden knows how to play a longer game in order to accomplish major policy goals.
Splashy, publicity-generating non-binding resolutions like the Green New Deal document of 5 years ago are all well and good, but executable policy takes real planning and real work, sometimes over the course of several years, and the Biden-Harris Administration know how to get that done.
December 16, 2021
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan
Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Action Plan that Accelerates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Replace All Lead Pipes in Next Decade
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan. The plan represents a historic effort of unprecedented ambition that will deploy catalytic resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law while leveraging every tool across federal, state, and local government to deliver clean drinking water, replace lead pipes, and remediate lead paint. The plan includes over 15 new actions from more than 10 federal agencies that ensure the federal government is marshalling every resource to make rapid progress towards replacing all lead pipes in the next decade.
That is why the President and Vice President made replacing lead pipes a centerpiece of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to deliver clean drinking water to families and children across America. These game-changing investments will put American plumbers and pipefitters to work replacing all of America’s lead pipes and service lines and making other critical upgrades. All families, children, and Americans should be able to turn on the faucet at home or school and drink clean water — including in low-income communities and communities of color that have been disproportionally affected by dangerous lead pipes – while we also create good paying jobs remediating lead paint in homes.
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan
Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Action Plan that Accelerates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Replace All Lead Pipes in Next Decade
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan. The plan represents a historic effort of unprecedented ambition that will deploy catalytic resources from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law while leveraging every tool across federal, state, and local government to deliver clean drinking water, replace lead pipes, and remediate lead paint. The plan includes over 15 new actions from more than 10 federal agencies that ensure the federal government is marshalling every resource to make rapid progress towards replacing all lead pipes in the next decade.
That is why the President and Vice President made replacing lead pipes a centerpiece of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to deliver clean drinking water to families and children across America. These game-changing investments will put American plumbers and pipefitters to work replacing all of America’s lead pipes and service lines and making other critical upgrades. All families, children, and Americans should be able to turn on the faucet at home or school and drink clean water — including in low-income communities and communities of color that have been disproportionally affected by dangerous lead pipes – while we also create good paying jobs remediating lead paint in homes.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/16/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-lead-pipe-and-paint-action-plan/
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FACT SHEET: January 27, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Progress to Protect Communities From Lead Pipes and Paint
Today, at a White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement hosted by Vice President Harris, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions and progress to deliver clean drinking water, replace lead pipes, and remediate lead paint to protect children and communities across America. Through historic levels of funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan, annual appropriations, and harnessing a variety of tools across federal, state, and local government, the Administration is delivering tangible progress on the groundbreaking Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan announced in December of 2021. The Biden-Harris Administration is working aggressively to replace all lead service lines in America in the next decade.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Progress to Protect Communities From Lead Pipes and Paint
Today, at a White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement hosted by Vice President Harris, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions and progress to deliver clean drinking water, replace lead pipes, and remediate lead paint to protect children and communities across America. Through historic levels of funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan, annual appropriations, and harnessing a variety of tools across federal, state, and local government, the Administration is delivering tangible progress on the groundbreaking Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan announced in December of 2021. The Biden-Harris Administration is working aggressively to replace all lead service lines in America in the next decade.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/01/27/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-and-progress-to-protect-communities-from-lead-pipes-and-paint/
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November 30, 2023
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Action to Protect Communities from Lead Exposure
The Biden-Harris Administration is working to ensure a future where every child and family can live safely in their communities without the fear and harmful effects of lead exposure. Today, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’s vision for a lead-free future, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems to replace lead service lines within 10 years, helping secure safe drinking water for communities across the country.
The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests over $50 billion for the largest upgrade to the nation’s water infrastructure in history, and today’s action builds on these historic levels of funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, to replace lead service lines across the nation.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion in funding specifically dedicated for replacing lead service lines, along with an additional $11.7 billion in general-purpose funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which can also be used for lead pipe replacement. To date, EPA has awarded over $3.5 billion of this lead service line funding to replace hundreds of thousands of lead service lines in homes, buildings, and schools. To advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, EPA has committed to deploying at least 49 percent of its State Revolving Funds to disadvantaged communities. In total during this administration, EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs have provided over $796 million to help systems that serve disadvantaged communities begin removal of lead service lines across the country, protecting the health of over 9.8 million people.
Funding from the American Rescue Plan’s $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund can be used by states and communities to replace lead service lines and remediate lead paint. To date, well over $20 billion nationwide has been invested in water infrastructure projects, including significant clean water investments.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Action to Protect Communities from Lead Exposure
The Biden-Harris Administration is working to ensure a future where every child and family can live safely in their communities without the fear and harmful effects of lead exposure. Today, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’s vision for a lead-free future, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems to replace lead service lines within 10 years, helping secure safe drinking water for communities across the country.
The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests over $50 billion for the largest upgrade to the nation’s water infrastructure in history, and today’s action builds on these historic levels of funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, to replace lead service lines across the nation.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion in funding specifically dedicated for replacing lead service lines, along with an additional $11.7 billion in general-purpose funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which can also be used for lead pipe replacement. To date, EPA has awarded over $3.5 billion of this lead service line funding to replace hundreds of thousands of lead service lines in homes, buildings, and schools. To advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, EPA has committed to deploying at least 49 percent of its State Revolving Funds to disadvantaged communities. In total during this administration, EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs have provided over $796 million to help systems that serve disadvantaged communities begin removal of lead service lines across the country, protecting the health of over 9.8 million people.
Funding from the American Rescue Plan’s $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund can be used by states and communities to replace lead service lines and remediate lead paint. To date, well over $20 billion nationwide has been invested in water infrastructure projects, including significant clean water investments.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/11/30/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-action-to-protect-communities-from-lead-exposure/
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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule to Protect All Communities in America from Lead in Drinking Water
EPA proposal would accelerate progress toward achieving President Biden’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes
November 30, 2023
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. EPA is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. Today’s proposed action significantly advances President Biden’s commitment to remove every lead service line in America to protect children and vulnerable populations from the negative impacts of lead in drinking water, particularly those living in disadvantaged communities.
EPA proposal would accelerate progress toward achieving President Biden’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes
November 30, 2023
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. EPA is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. Today’s proposed action significantly advances President Biden’s commitment to remove every lead service line in America to protect children and vulnerable populations from the negative impacts of lead in drinking water, particularly those living in disadvantaged communities.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-proposes-strengthen-lead-and-copper-rule-protect-all
We're Democrats.
GOTV in NY District 16 For George Latimer!!
opponents crush them. 
Please check out Post #8 I jsut posted on George Latimer.
And, I hear ya!
level headed Democrat would be better than the attention seeking "squad". I don't take any of them seriously, because they're not serious people. Much luck to George Latimer, I hope he's a serious threat to Bowman.
to recruit George Latimer to run against Bowman for Months.
And, he's taken the Plunge! I Know he'll vote For Pes Biden's Democratic Agenda and Help his District 16 to Flourish . Not Always Voting Against.
🕊️🕯️💙🌊
use all the help we can give him. 
George Latimer in New York!!
🇺🇸💙🌊
Who are the "Trump-GOP mega-donors [sic]" donating to County Executive Latimer's campaign?
AIPAC is a single issue lobbying group. Mega-donors are individuals.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a lobbying group that advocates pro-Israel policies to the legislative and executive branches of the United States government.
What is Megadonor?
Definition and meaning of megadonor: A Megadonor is an individual who makes extraordinarily large political donations to a candidate, political party, or organization. These donations are often in the millions of dollars and greatly exceed the legal limits of donations set by the Federal Election Commission. Megadonors are often major players in American politics, contributing immense amounts of money to influence the outcomes of elections and policy initiatives.
Definition and meaning of megadonor: A Megadonor is an individual who makes extraordinarily large political donations to a candidate, political party, or organization. These donations are often in the millions of dollars and greatly exceed the legal limits of donations set by the Federal Election Commission. Megadonors are often major players in American politics, contributing immense amounts of money to influence the outcomes of elections and policy initiatives.
https://goodparty.org/political-terms/megadonor
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So one more time, who are the "Trump-GOP mega-donors [sic]" funding Dmocratic County Executive George Latimer?
What is Megadonor?
Definition and meaning of megadonor: A Megadonor is an individual who makes extraordinarily large political donations to a candidate, political party, or organization. These donations are often in the millions of dollars and greatly exceed the legal limits of donations set by the Federal Election Commission. Megadonors are often major players in American politics, contributing immense amounts of money to influence the outcomes of elections and policy initiatives.
Definition and meaning of megadonor: A Megadonor is an individual who makes extraordinarily large political donations to a candidate, political party, or organization. These donations are often in the millions of dollars and greatly exceed the legal limits of donations set by the Federal Election Commission. Megadonors are often major players in American politics, contributing immense amounts of money to influence the outcomes of elections and policy initiatives.
https://goodparty.org/political-terms/megadonor
glorified for simply doing their job. I have never understood the hype surrounding these attention seeking individuals. The more I hear about them, the more I despise them, especially Jayapal. 
I wish they would all just go away. Other than talking a lot, I'm not sure what they've actually accomplished. 
hear that it's just another in a long line of vicious & antisemitic tropes. Shouldn't be allowed here, but I don't run the joint.
One of the subjects of the OP said "What it is about is white supremacy" the other day.
Bowman has the record of a moderate liberal.
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Jamaal Bowman is a Moderate Liberal
https://bit.ly/488WQzW
AIPAC is not a Dem ally on balance. As stated above, in 2022 they endorsed 109 Republicans who refused to certify Biden's election (Including the christofash Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Gym 'the paedo enabler' Jordan, ultra MAGAette cheerleader Elise Stefanik, the worm of worms Kevin McCarthy, the crazed gunhumper Greg Steube, Ronny 'Trump's drunk Dr Feelgood' Jackson, Joe 'you lie!' Wilson, John 'I am a racist, climate change denying MAGAt, but look!, Henry Cuellar campaigns and fundraises for me so it's all good' Carter, Troy 'make shit up about being threatened, get caught, and then distract by trying to get Biden 25th Amendment'ed' Nehls, etc etc). AIPAC values fealty to a foreign power more than the health of American democracy as shown by their support for those RW treasonous MAGAts simply because the MAGAts are also pro-Israel hawks.
Why pro-Israel lobby group Aipac is backing election deniers and extremist Republicans
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/18/pro-israel-lobby-group-aipac-midterms-election-deniers-and-extremist-republicans
The US’s largest pro-Israel lobby group is backing dozens of racists, homophobes and election deniers running for Congress next month because they have pledged to defend Israel against stiffening criticism of its oppression of the Palestinians. The powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) has justified endorsing Republicans with extremist views, including members of Congress with ties to white supremacist groups and representatives who attempted to block Joe Biden’s election victory, on the grounds that the singular issue of support for Israel trumps other considerations.
But Aipac’s support for rightwing politicians has privately embarrassed some Democrats also endorsed by the powerful group and drawn accusations from more moderate pro-Israel organisations that it is attempting to stifle legitimate criticism of hardline Israeli policies. Logan Bayroff, a spokesman for J Street, a group campaigning for Washington to take a stronger stand to end the occupation of Palestinian territories, accused Aipac of attempting to impose a narrow definition of what it is to be pro-Israel amid shifting views in Democratic ranks.
“Their actions have made clear that they view pro-Israel, pro-peace progressive Democrats as threats – and Trumpist Republicans as allies. That worldview could not be more out of touch with the vast majority of American Jews,” he said. “Aipac may hope to silence and intimidate political leaders who believe that settlement expansion, endless conflict and permanent occupation are harmful to Israel, the Palestinian people and US interests. Ultimately, however, these common-sense views are too popular, widespread and important to be suppressed, and will continue to gain strength within American politics and among the American Jewish community.”
Aipac’s backing of extreme rightwing Republicans follows its $27m advertising campaign during the Democratic primaries to defeat candidates who spoke up for Palestinian rights, mostly with attacks over issues that had nothing to do with Israel. The campaign is part of push by more hawkish pro-Israel groups to shore up support in Congress in the face of rising advocacy for the Palestinian cause within the Democratic party and erosion of approval for Israeli actions among American Jews, particularly younger people.
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Among those candidates endorsed by Aipac is the New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a Trump loyalist whose home town newspaper criticised her for “despicable” advertising and “hateful rhetoric” that promoted the racist and antisemitic “great replacement theory”, claiming the US is being flooded with immigrants to outvote white people. The Times Union accused Stefanik of “fear-based political tactics”.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/18/pro-israel-lobby-group-aipac-midterms-election-deniers-and-extremist-republicans
The US’s largest pro-Israel lobby group is backing dozens of racists, homophobes and election deniers running for Congress next month because they have pledged to defend Israel against stiffening criticism of its oppression of the Palestinians. The powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) has justified endorsing Republicans with extremist views, including members of Congress with ties to white supremacist groups and representatives who attempted to block Joe Biden’s election victory, on the grounds that the singular issue of support for Israel trumps other considerations.
But Aipac’s support for rightwing politicians has privately embarrassed some Democrats also endorsed by the powerful group and drawn accusations from more moderate pro-Israel organisations that it is attempting to stifle legitimate criticism of hardline Israeli policies. Logan Bayroff, a spokesman for J Street, a group campaigning for Washington to take a stronger stand to end the occupation of Palestinian territories, accused Aipac of attempting to impose a narrow definition of what it is to be pro-Israel amid shifting views in Democratic ranks.
“Their actions have made clear that they view pro-Israel, pro-peace progressive Democrats as threats – and Trumpist Republicans as allies. That worldview could not be more out of touch with the vast majority of American Jews,” he said. “Aipac may hope to silence and intimidate political leaders who believe that settlement expansion, endless conflict and permanent occupation are harmful to Israel, the Palestinian people and US interests. Ultimately, however, these common-sense views are too popular, widespread and important to be suppressed, and will continue to gain strength within American politics and among the American Jewish community.”
Aipac’s backing of extreme rightwing Republicans follows its $27m advertising campaign during the Democratic primaries to defeat candidates who spoke up for Palestinian rights, mostly with attacks over issues that had nothing to do with Israel. The campaign is part of push by more hawkish pro-Israel groups to shore up support in Congress in the face of rising advocacy for the Palestinian cause within the Democratic party and erosion of approval for Israeli actions among American Jews, particularly younger people.
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updated list:
https://jstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AIPAC-Endorsee-List-042022.pdf
AIPAC endorsees that voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results
Robert Aderholt (AL-04)
Jerry Carl (AL-01)
Barry Moore (AL-02)
Gary Palmer (AL-06)
Mike Rogers (AL-03)
Andy Biggs (AZ-05)
Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)
David Schweikert (AZ-01)
Rick Crawford (AK-01)
Ken Calvert (CA-41)
Mike Garcia (CA-27)
Darrell Issa (CA-48)
Doug LaMalfa (CA-01)
Kevin McCarthy (CA-20)
Jay Obernolte (CA-23)
Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
Kat Cammack (FL-03)
Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25)
Byron Donalds (FL-19)
Neal Dunn (FL-02)
Scott Franklin (FL-15)
Carlos Gimenez (FL-26)
Brian Mast (FL-18)
Bill Posey (FL-08)
John Rutherford (FL-04)
Greg Steube (FL-17)
Daniel Webster (FL-11)
Rick Allen (GA-12)
Buddy Carter (GA-01)
Ross Fulcher (ID-01)
Mike Bost (IL-12)
Jim Baird (IN-04)
Jim Banks (IN-03)
Greg Pence (IN-06)
Ron Estes (KS-04)
Jake LaTurner (KS-02)
Tracey Mann (KS-01)
Hal Rogers (KY-05)
John Kennedy (LA-Sen)
Garret Graves (LA-06)
Clay Higgins (LA-03)
Mike Johnson (LA-04)
Steve Scalise (LA-01)
Andy Harris (MD-01)
Jack Bergman (MI-01)
Lisa McClain (MI-09)
Tim Walberg (MI-05)
Michelle Fischbach (MN-07)
Michael Guest (MS-03)
Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Steven Palazzo (MS-04)
Sam Graves (MO-06)
Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03)
Jason Smith (MO-08)
Matt Rosendale (MT-02)
Adrian Smith (NE-03)
Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)
Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
Chris Jacobs (NY-24)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
Elise Stefanik (NY-21)
Dan Bishop (NC-08)
Virginia Foxx (NC-05)
Richard Hudson (NC-09)
Greg Murphy (NC-03)
David Rouzer (NC-07)
Steve Chabot (OH-01)
Bill Johnson (OH-06)
Jim Jordan (OH-04)
Stephanie Bice (OK-05)
Tom Cole (OK-04)
Kevin Hern (OK-01)
Mike Kelly (PA-16)
Dan Meuser (PA-09)
Scott Perry (PA-10)
Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14)
Lloyd Smucker (PA-11)
G.T. Thompson (PA-15)
Jeff Duncan (SC-03)
Ralph Norman (SC-05)
Tom Rice (SC-07)
William Timmons (SC-04)
Joe Wilson (SC-02)
Tim Burchett (TN-02)
Scott DesJarlais (TN-04)
Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03)
Mark Green (TN-07)
Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)
David Kustoff (TN-08)
John Rose (TN-06)
Jodey Arrington (TX-19)
Brian Babin (TX-36)
Michael Burgess (TX-26)
John Carter (TX-31)
Michael Cloud (TX-27)
Lance Gooden (TX-05)
Ronny Jackson (TX-13)
Troy Nehls (TX-22)
August Pfluger (TX-11)
Pete Sessions (TX-17)
Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)
Randy Weber (TX-14)
Roger Williams (TX-25)
Chris Stewart (UT-02)
Ben Cline (VA-06)
Morgan Griffith (VA-09)
Rob Wittman (VA-01)
Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)
Carol Miller (WV-01)
It's even worse than I thought.
Sad to see people here cheering for this ally to the far right.
They also give to famous "far right" 
politicians like Nancy Pelosi.
AIPAC isn't left or right, they are pro-Israel. I understand you might want to over-simplify things into some sort black/white, right/left, my team/their team dichotomy because it's simple, but it's lacking context and a lazy way to think.
Very disappointing.
In the interest of accuracy, here are some facts:
- AIPAC is one of several lobbying groups that advocates pro-Israel policies to the legislative and executive branches of the United States.
- AIPAC is not a "right wing organization".
- Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer is not being funded by "Trump-GOP super-donors [sic]"
- Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer is not accepting donations from foreign nationals or foreign countries.
- AIPAC has contributed to the campaigns of 208 Democratic representatives and senators because of their support of pro-Israel policies.
- So far in the 2024 cycle, 62.7% of AIPAC funding has gone to Democratic candidates while 37.2% has gone to Republicans.
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It appears that several people are misinformed about the distinction between a "right wing organization" and a lobbying group. There also seems to be confusion about the difference between "Trump-GOP mega-donors [sic]" and a single-issue pac.
Some have even gone so far to claim that a Democrat currently in office is knowingly accepting funds from a foreign country when doing so is a crime.
There is a point when misinformation becomes disinformation.
Caveat lector
- AIPAC is one of several lobbying groups that advocates pro-Israel policies to the legislative and executive branches of the United States.
- AIPAC is not a "right wing organization".
- Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer is not being funded by "Trump-GOP super-donors [sic]"
- Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer is not accepting donations from foreign nationals or foreign countries.
- AIPAC has contributed to the campaigns of 208 Democratic representatives and senators because of their support of pro-Israel policies.
- So far in the 2024 cycle, 62.7% of AIPAC funding has gone to Democratic candidates while 37.2% has gone to Republicans.
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It appears that several people are misinformed about the distinction between a "right wing organization" and a lobbying group. There also seems to be confusion about the difference between "Trump-GOP mega-donors [sic]" and a single-issue pac.
Some have even gone so far to claim that a Democrat currently in office is knowingly accepting funds from a foreign country when doing so is a crime.
There is a point when misinformation becomes disinformation.
Caveat lector
Thank You So Much For This Reality Check on AIPAC, Lapucelle!
I know it wasn't a bad thing but this gives us who know better the actual facts.
And, you are so good at Shining the Light on that.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Introduces Slate of Environmental Laws Aimed at Protecting Our County for Generations
As Earth Month comes to a close, County Executive George Latimer is announcing his introduction of four bills aimed at advancing the environmental goals of his administration. These new proposals come at the end of a month filled with action on the environment by Latimer on behalf of the roughly one million current residents of Westchester and all its future residents.
Latimer said: “Whether its ensuring communities that have been overlooked are now addressed to promote real environmental justice, encouraging our partners in government to find innovative ways to expand their renewable energy capacity or ensuring the safety of our parks and the children who play in them – these bills I am proud to introduce take aim at long-standing environmental issues we as a County must address. We only have one planet and its on us all to work to protect it.”
As Earth Month comes to a close, County Executive George Latimer is announcing his introduction of four bills aimed at advancing the environmental goals of his administration. These new proposals come at the end of a month filled with action on the environment by Latimer on behalf of the roughly one million current residents of Westchester and all its future residents.
Latimer said: “Whether its ensuring communities that have been overlooked are now addressed to promote real environmental justice, encouraging our partners in government to find innovative ways to expand their renewable energy capacity or ensuring the safety of our parks and the children who play in them – these bills I am proud to introduce take aim at long-standing environmental issues we as a County must address. We only have one planet and its on us all to work to protect it.”
https://www.westchestergov.com/home/all-press-releases/9822-westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-introduces-slate-of-environmental-laws-aimed-at-protecting-our-county-for-generations
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer Signs Slate of Environmental Laws Aimed at Protecting Our County for Generations
Published: 12 October 2023
(White Plains, NY) – In a significant milestone for the residents of Westchester County, County Executive George Latimer signed several crucial environmental bills that have been crafted by his Administration, through the County’s Director of Research Ellen Hendrickx and Director of Environment, Energy, & Sustainability Peter McCartt, and refined through months of collaboration with the Board of Legislators. These bills represent the County’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our community by addressing pressing issues and meeting the evolving needs of our residents.
Latimer said: “The signing of these bills into law is a testament to the power of collaboration and the steadfast dedication of our Board of Legislators to improve the lives of Westchester County residents and protect our planet’s future. Through their hard work and our shared commitment to good governance, we have crafted and signed laws that address pressing issues in our community. Further, our bold steps towards expanding access to Electric Vehicle charging stations and electrifying our car and bus fleet reflect our determination to lead the way in sustainability. We are proud to serve the people of Westchester, and together, we are building a brighter, cleaner future for our County."
Published: 12 October 2023
(White Plains, NY) – In a significant milestone for the residents of Westchester County, County Executive George Latimer signed several crucial environmental bills that have been crafted by his Administration, through the County’s Director of Research Ellen Hendrickx and Director of Environment, Energy, & Sustainability Peter McCartt, and refined through months of collaboration with the Board of Legislators. These bills represent the County’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our community by addressing pressing issues and meeting the evolving needs of our residents.
Latimer said: “The signing of these bills into law is a testament to the power of collaboration and the steadfast dedication of our Board of Legislators to improve the lives of Westchester County residents and protect our planet’s future. Through their hard work and our shared commitment to good governance, we have crafted and signed laws that address pressing issues in our community. Further, our bold steps towards expanding access to Electric Vehicle charging stations and electrifying our car and bus fleet reflect our determination to lead the way in sustainability. We are proud to serve the people of Westchester, and together, we are building a brighter, cleaner future for our County."
https://www.westchestergov.com/home/all-press-releases/9974-westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-signs-slate-of-environmental-laws-aimed-at-protecting-our-county-for-generations
to lapucelle Post #44 Mahalo!
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