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AIPAC Halts Candidate Endorsements and Direct Contributions
- AIPAC announced it will no longer endorse candidates or make direct contributions to them.
- The decision comes amid increasing political backlash against the pro-Israel lobby.
- AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, the United Democracy Project, will continue to operate.
- Bernie Sanders criticized AIPAC for donating to Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
- AIPAC had planned to contribute up to $9 million to defeat Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.
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AIPAC halts endorsements and contributions
AIPAC announced it would stop endorsing candidates and making direct contributions.
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The Guardian·
Aipac halts candidate endorsements amid US backlash against Israel
The Hill·
Sanders feuds with AIPAC over last-minute Rogers donations
NPR·
AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
CNBC·
AIPAC retreats from candidate endorsements and direct giving as political backlash grows