Democrat Returns AIPAC Cash, Cites Netanyahu – A Day Late, A Dollar Short?
Congressman Seth Moulton, who once benefited from thousands in AIPAC funding (OpenSecrets.org data shows significant AIPAC contributions to numerous politicians over the years) , is suddenly returning donations because of PM Netanyahu's 'reprehensible' actions. This comes after years of Netanyahu's policies being, well, Netanyahu's policies. One might wonder if the concern is truly moral, or if
plummeting approval ratings for the current Israeli government's conduct have finally made those dollars too radioactive to hold. It's fascinating how Washington's 'centrists' discover the 'unacceptable' nature of funding when the political winds shift. Meanwhile, the actual cost—measured in lives and regional instability—has been clear to human rights organizations and independent journalists for
decades. The timing of this 'principled stand' suggests a finely tuned ear to public opinion, not an awakening of ethical responsibility. How many more 'centrists' will follow suit, now that the reputational damage is becoming undeniable?