The loop, in four steps
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | AIPAC endorses based on past Israel aligned votes |
| 2 | Endorsed candidates win 97% of general elections |
| 3 | Winners hold seats partly funded through AIPAC networks |
| 4 | Members who break the pattern face an $8M to $15M primary challenge |
Bipartisan by design
$23.16MTo 214 Democratic candidates, 2023 to 2024WRMEA
$13.58MTo 179 Republican candidates, 2023 to 2024WRMEA
~62%Share of pro-Israel PAC money going to Democrats
2Sitting House Democrats removed through 2024 primaries
Key Finding
AIPAC has said publicly that it does not need to fund members who are already reliable. In its words, they are "already bought with their own policy positions."