Suddenly, Democratic Politicians Are Running Away From AIPAC

Suddenly, Democratic Politicians Are Running Away From AIPAC

A long-overdue reckoning on Democrats and Israel is finally happening. Even centrists see which way the wind is blowing.

Nearly half of Democrats reject AIPAC-backed candidates, poll finds

Al Mayadeen | October 21, 2025 As discontent with “Israel” deepens among Democratic voters after more than two years of genocide in Gaza, a new internal poll suggests that financial support from the pro-“Israel” lobby may now be a liability rather than an asset for Democrats competing in primary races. The survey, conducted by Democratic firm Upswing Strategies, polled 850 registered Democratic voters across competitive congressional districts i…