I know it’s difficult to grasp if you spend a lot of time online. But most voters are not talking about AIPAC and a top priority, and are not angry about Jeffries as Speaker. 1/3 of voters don’t even know who he is.
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What a lot of people are missing. is that the support given to Israel is tied to two things that I almost never hear those who oppose it, mention.
It’s a subsidy to military contractors and companies who create jobs here. All of our aid is military equipment.
And connected to military aid we have given other Arab nations, in an attempt to prevent war among them. Because of our need for stable oil prices. We like low gas prices.
It’s a subsidy to military contractors and companies who create jobs here. All of our aid is military equipment.
And connected to military aid we have given other Arab nations, in an attempt to prevent war among them. Because of our need for stable oil prices. We like low gas prices.
I’m not saying AIPAC doesn’t help reinforce for many politicians that they do write some checks for. But our policies on Israel have been entrenched by both parties for decades. It’s not as simple as “AIPAC”. If AIPAC money disappeared tomorrow, 80- 90% of people they have donated to would likely vote the same way.
Most incumbents are not big fundraisers because they are in uncompetitive districts and almost always win reelection. Most of their fundraising is from friendly sources.
I worked for a state senator, who was not very ethical, but I never saw them even suggest making a decision based on money from a lobbyist.
I did see them change their position to get closer to a more popular politician who had more influence.
I did see them change their position to get closer to a more popular politician who had more influence.