Newsweek Discovers 'Tightropes' For Politicians Skirting AIPAC Orthodoxy
Newsweek reports JD Vance is walking a 'tightrope' on Israel, navigating his America First stance against traditional Republican hawkishness. Never mind that Vance still voted FOR the $14 billion in aid to Israel in the recent supplemental package (H.R. 815). The 'tightrope' appears to be the act of merely asking questions before blindly fulfilling the demands of lobby groups. Perhaps Newsweek
might consider how the millions in donations from groups like AIPAC shape this so-called 'tightrope.' According to OpenSecrets, AIPAC's PAC alone spent $16.7 million in 2022 to influence elections, and their affiliated super PAC, United Democracy Project, spent $43 million—often targeting candidates less aligned with their maximalist demands. This isn't a tightrope; it's a financial chokehold
disguised as a political dilemma. When does questioning the blank check become a 'tightrope,' and when does it become simply representing constituents who might prefer their tax dollars invested at home?