Progressive Challenger Takes on AIPAC's Favorite No. 2 Democrat
According to The Hill, Katherine Clark, House No. 2 Democrat, faces a primary challenge from Jonathan Paz. The story focuses on typical progressive battlegrounds like housing and economic justice. But what it neglects is Clark's steadfast allegiance to a certain foreign lobbying group. A quick check of OpenSecrets reveals Rep. Clark received $10,000 from AIPAC in 2022 , and has consistently voted
for massive military aid packages to Israel, including HR 2854 in 2021 , which provided an additional $1 billion for the Iron Dome. So, while Paz campaigns on 'progressive values,' one might genuinely wonder if Clark's vision of progress includes unconditional military subsidies abroad, especially when her own district faces urgent housing and economic needs. It seems 'progressive' has a flexible
definition when campaign coffers are involved.