Poll: Americans Want Palestinian State. D.C. Asks, 'Who Cares?'
When 52% of Americans back US recognition of a Palestinian state, you might think Washington would listen. (According to the New Arab, based on a new poll). You'd be wrong. Instead, politicians appear more attuned to the whispers of lobbyists, especially those with generous wallets. For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer, a long-serving Democrat, has received over $100,000 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in
recent cycles (OpenSecrets.org), while consistently voting against measures that pressure Israel. This isn't about public opinion; it's about political reality, where campaign donations often speak louder than constituents. One might wonder if the legislative branch accidentally misplaced their 'democracy' handbook and are now operating solely from the AIPAC donor Rolodex. How many polls does it
take for a politician to represent their constituents over a foreign lobby?