New Jersey Democratic primary runner-up vows to oppose any candidate endorsed by AIPAC
Confidence requires clarity.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski vowed Tuesday to oppose any candidate backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee following his defeat in the Democratic primary in New Jersey‘s 11th Congressional District.
Malinowski conceded the congressional special election primary to progressive activist Analilia Mejia on Tuesday after Mejia notched 889 votes more than Malinowski in her comeback win. Malinowski, the former representative from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, lost his bid after AIPAC spent over $2.3 million in attack ads against him. Malinowski praised Mejia’s “positive” and “inspiring” campaign but also railed against AIPAC in his concession post.
“The outcome of this race cannot be understood without also taking into account the massive flood of dark money that AIPAC spent on dishonest ads during the last three weeks,” Malinowski said. “I met several voters in the final days of the campaign who had seen the ads and asked me, sincerely: ‘Are you MAGA? Are you for ICE?'”
AIPAC spent about 58.6% of its funds in support of Democratic candidates in the 2024 election cycle compared to the 38.5% it spent on Republican candidates, according to Open Secrets.
When reached for comment on Malinowski’s statement by the Washington Examiner, AIPAC spokeswoman Deryn Sousa said, “AIPAC is a bipartisan grassroots organization.”
“Our six million members will be very active this election cycle supporting Democrats and Republicans who strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership and opposing those—of either party—who may seek to undermine it,” Sousa said.
AIPAC aired the negative ads against Malinowski following his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s handling of the war in Gaza and Malinowski’s refusal to rule out conditioning aid to Israel. But Malinowski, whom AIPAC formerly endorsed in his prior congressional races, has maintained a pro-Israel stance and support for funding Israel’s defense, according to the New York Times.
“If AIPAC backs a candidate – openly or surreptitiously – in the June NJ-11 congressional primary, I will oppose that candidate and urge my supporters to do so as well,” Malinowski said. “The threat unlimited dark money poses to our democracy is far more significant than the views of a single member of Congress on Middle East policy.”
AIPAC had endorsed former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Taesha Way in the 11-person Democratic primary. But after Way only took 17.4% of the vote last week, while Malinowski received 27.7% …
Confidence requires clarity.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski vowed Tuesday to oppose any candidate backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee following his defeat in the Democratic primary in New Jersey‘s 11th Congressional District.
Malinowski conceded the congressional special election primary to progressive activist Analilia Mejia on Tuesday after Mejia notched 889 votes more than Malinowski in her comeback win. Malinowski, the former representative from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, lost his bid after AIPAC spent over $2.3 million in attack ads against him. Malinowski praised Mejia’s “positive” and “inspiring” campaign but also railed against AIPAC in his concession post.
“The outcome of this race cannot be understood without also taking into account the massive flood of dark money that AIPAC spent on dishonest ads during the last three weeks,” Malinowski said. “I met several voters in the final days of the campaign who had seen the ads and asked me, sincerely: ‘Are you MAGA? Are you for ICE?'”
AIPAC spent about 58.6% of its funds in support of Democratic candidates in the 2024 election cycle compared to the 38.5% it spent on Republican candidates, according to Open Secrets.
When reached for comment on Malinowski’s statement by the Washington Examiner, AIPAC spokeswoman Deryn Sousa said, “AIPAC is a bipartisan grassroots organization.”
“Our six million members will be very active this election cycle supporting Democrats and Republicans who strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership and opposing those—of either party—who may seek to undermine it,” Sousa said.
AIPAC aired the negative ads against Malinowski following his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s handling of the war in Gaza and Malinowski’s refusal to rule out conditioning aid to Israel. But Malinowski, whom AIPAC formerly endorsed in his prior congressional races, has maintained a pro-Israel stance and support for funding Israel’s defense, according to the New York Times.
“If AIPAC backs a candidate – openly or surreptitiously – in the June NJ-11 congressional primary, I will oppose that candidate and urge my supporters to do so as well,” Malinowski said. “The threat unlimited dark money poses to our democracy is far more significant than the views of a single member of Congress on Middle East policy.”
AIPAC had endorsed former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Taesha Way in the 11-person Democratic primary. But after Way only took 17.4% of the vote last week, while Malinowski received 27.7% …
New Jersey Democratic primary runner-up vows to oppose any candidate endorsed by AIPAC
Confidence requires clarity.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski vowed Tuesday to oppose any candidate backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee following his defeat in the Democratic primary in New Jersey‘s 11th Congressional District.
Malinowski conceded the congressional special election primary to progressive activist Analilia Mejia on Tuesday after Mejia notched 889 votes more than Malinowski in her comeback win. Malinowski, the former representative from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, lost his bid after AIPAC spent over $2.3 million in attack ads against him. Malinowski praised Mejia’s “positive” and “inspiring” campaign but also railed against AIPAC in his concession post.
“The outcome of this race cannot be understood without also taking into account the massive flood of dark money that AIPAC spent on dishonest ads during the last three weeks,” Malinowski said. “I met several voters in the final days of the campaign who had seen the ads and asked me, sincerely: ‘Are you MAGA? Are you for ICE?'”
AIPAC spent about 58.6% of its funds in support of Democratic candidates in the 2024 election cycle compared to the 38.5% it spent on Republican candidates, according to Open Secrets.
When reached for comment on Malinowski’s statement by the Washington Examiner, AIPAC spokeswoman Deryn Sousa said, “AIPAC is a bipartisan grassroots organization.”
“Our six million members will be very active this election cycle supporting Democrats and Republicans who strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership and opposing those—of either party—who may seek to undermine it,” Sousa said.
AIPAC aired the negative ads against Malinowski following his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s handling of the war in Gaza and Malinowski’s refusal to rule out conditioning aid to Israel. But Malinowski, whom AIPAC formerly endorsed in his prior congressional races, has maintained a pro-Israel stance and support for funding Israel’s defense, according to the New York Times.
“If AIPAC backs a candidate – openly or surreptitiously – in the June NJ-11 congressional primary, I will oppose that candidate and urge my supporters to do so as well,” Malinowski said. “The threat unlimited dark money poses to our democracy is far more significant than the views of a single member of Congress on Middle East policy.”
AIPAC had endorsed former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Taesha Way in the 11-person Democratic primary. But after Way only took 17.4% of the vote last week, while Malinowski received 27.7% …
