Moulton Returns AIPAC 'Gift'; Suddenly Remembers Palestine Ahead of Senate Bid
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) has magnanimously decided to return funds from AIPAC, citing their alignment 'too closely' with Israel's government, according to The New Arab. This sudden epiphany arrives just as Moulton gears up for a Senate run, a campaign that will undoubtedly scrutinize his previous support for policies that contributed to the very 'alignment' he now decries. It’s a remarkable
reversal for a politician whose voting record, like many contemporaries, consistently backed Israeli aid packages and resolutions favored by the lobbying group. Apparently, the moral compass of Washington sometimes requires a primary election to recalibrate. One might wonder if this newfound 'distance' from AIPAC, which spent $2.5 million lobbying in 2023 per OpenSecrets.org, extends to actual
policy changes or merely serves as rebranding. This carefully timed distancing act—perfect for attracting progressive voters—leaves us to ponder how many other elected officials would find their ethical footing if a competitive primary were knocking at their door. Perhaps 'conscience' is just another word for 'campaign strategy' when the polls start tightening.