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Democrats reject AIPAC funding for 2028 presidential runs, Israel support now electoral liability

AIPAC not happy, say politicians refusing their money is "fundamentally undemocratic".

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Pritzker tries to put past donations to AIPAC behind him

He's among several likely Democratic presidential candidates who've distanced themselves from the group.

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Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive groups and lawmakers plan to exert more pressure on left-leaning candidates to coalesce.

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Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

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Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

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The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

Even the progressive primary candidates seen as most viable lost their races.

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Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress

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Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois

Two AIPAC-backed candidates won their House races, though several others fell short.

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Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win

Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback. And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw…

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Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

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At the Races: Big primaries in the Prairie State - Roll Call

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Illinois.

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Forget Trump and the Iran War — this state’s primaries on Tuesday will be a referendum on Democratic support for Israel

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters now sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis, polls show. Eric Garcia breaks down how those attitudes might affect races in Illinois

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Aipac: toxicity of pro-Israel Super Pac’s money to be tested in US primaries

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has funneled $13.7m through Super Pacs into Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

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House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes

So far Republican lawmakers have mostly lined up to support Trump including the House members seeking Senate seats.

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In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate

The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology.

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‘Are you willing to fight back?’: Democrats ready to take on party’s old guard ahead of midterms

After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, a new wave of challengers targets incumbents, driven by fury at Donald Trump

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These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

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Scoop: Witkoff says any Iran nuclear deal should last indefinitely

He made the remarks in a private gathering with AIPAC donors.

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Analilia Mejia scores progressive upset in New Jersey primary as rival concedes

Ex-congressman Tom Malinowski congratulates activist on ‘hard-won victory’ in special primary for US House seat

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Malinowski concedes to Mejia in New Jersey special primary

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded his comeback bid in New Jersey’s 11th District, clearing the path for progressive Analilia Mejia.

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The left smells blood after shocking Democratic primary result

"I definitely think this points to progressive anti-establishment energy," one centrist Democrat acknowledged.

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New Jersey Democratic primary contest for House seat on knife-edge as votes trickle in

Progressive Analilia Mejia maintains slim lead after votes seemed to be swinging for Tom Malinowski

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Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary

The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race.

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Ohio State Student's Posts Urging "Resistance and Escalation" in Response to Israel's Actions in Gaza Protected by First Amendment

So holds a court, reversing student Guy Christensen's "disenrollment." The student also wrote, responding to the murder of two Israeli embassy employees in D.C. outside the Capital Jewish Museum, "I do not condemn the elimination of those two Zionist officials."

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Laura Loomer attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene for exposing Trump’s AIPAC donations and ‘Israel First’ loyalty

Seriously, who doesn't know Trump is "Israel First," at this point?

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