AIPAC's high-stakes bet in NJ-11 backfires, roiling centrist Democrats
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AIPAC spent about $2 million through its Unite Democracy Project to attack moderate Rep. Tom Malinowski in New Jersey's 11th District, helping progressive Analilia Mejia and triggering backlash from centrists and some allies. The outcome underscores rifts over Israel policy within the Democratic Party and signals heavy spending to come in 2026 primaries as AIPAC expands into other races.
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