Progressive political action organization Our Revolution is hosting an event Monday night that aims to counter a pro-Israel political action committee’s efforts to unseat lawmakers who are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The group founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vermont independent, will feature members of the so-called congressional “Squad” including Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Jamaal Bowman of New York, among others.
Our Revolution says its new campaign is “committed to countering the rise in rightwing, anti-peace lobbying, including [American Israel Public Affairs Committee]’s $100 million campaign to unseat candidates calling for a permanent ceasefire,” the group’s press release said, according to Fox News.
The event, in the style of a town hall, is part of “a strategic effort to shore up defenses against well-funded corporate lobbyists” like AIPAC, the group said.
The committee is expected to donate money toward candidates who are pro-Israel and are running against any of the progressive lawmakers up for reelection, like Mr. Bowman, Ms. Omar and Ms. Jayapal.
AIPAC has specifically endorsed and funded the campaign of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who is running for Mr. Bowman’s seat.
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The group said AIPAC is “targeting some of our most ardent advocates for peace in Congress.”
AIPAC defended its effort to get pro-Israel candidates elected, in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“We are proud to engage in the democratic process to help elect pro-Israel candidates, and we will not be deterred by an extremist, anti-Israel fringe,” the spokesperson said. “We believe that it is entirely consistent with progressive values to stand with the Jewish state as it confronts aggression from Iran and its terrorist proxies.”
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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