‘Morally bankrupt’: outrage after pro-Israel group backs insurrectionist Republicans
GuardianDec 06, 2021
Pro-Israel Lobbying Group Criticized for GOP Rep. Endorsements
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The Facts
AIPAC, a Pro-Israel lobbying group, has faced criticism after using its US-based PAC to endorse 120 candidates including 37 who voted against certifying Biden's victory after the Capitol riots.
Among those endorsed were Jim Jordan and Scott Perry, congressmen who also allegedly plotted with the Trump White House to overturn the election result.
The Spin
Narrative A
AIPAC is right to move away from its obsolete bipartisanship and exclude Democrats that might not be 100% behind Israel.
Narrative B
A strong relationship may benefit both the US and Israel, but endorsing candidates that seek to undermine US democracy and destabilize the country imperils the relationship's existence.