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Posted on 05/17/2026 10:42:22 AM PDT by Ultra Sonic 007
The pro-Israel lobby that’s pumped millions into Democratic primaries this year is facing the next test of its political power on the right in ruby-red Kentucky.
[AIPAC] and other pro-Israel interest groups have uncorked over $9 million in a bid to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Tuesday in a competitive primary that has shattered spending records. Prominent pro-Israel GOP donors have funneled millions more into a super PAC stood up by President Donald Trump’s political operation that has spent nearly $7 million on the race. Overall ad spending has topped $32 million, making it the most expensive House primary on record, per tracking firm AdImpact.
Pro-Israel groups got the opening they needed to spend big against the isolationist lawmaker whenTrump decided to front a primary challenger to Massie, presenting the first serious threat to his reelection in over a decade. The Republican Jewish Coalition Victory Fund and United Democracy Project, AIPAC’s super PAC, have attacked the incumbent for his votes against symbolic measures supporting Israel.
And unlike in recent Democratic primaries where United Democracy Project has used shell PACs to shield its involvement, the powerful pro-Israel group’s political arm is investing directly in taking Massie out.
“He’s the most anti-Israel Republican in the House,” United Democracy Project spokesperson Patrick Dorton said of Massie. “This is a competitive, close primary situation. It’s always hard to defeat incumbents. … But we think there’s an opportunity here.”
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“For those of us who care about these issues, ousting Massie is critical,” said Gabe Groisman, a former Republican Jewish Coalition board member and Florida-based donor who is not involved in the race. “It’s super important to build and keep a wall, and let those [Israel-critical] voices remain outside voices and not inside voices on the floor making policy and impacting policy in Washington.”
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Pro Israel groups. You mean Jooz? They gotta be smarter than the rest of us. A republican will win and one Massie out of 435 members must be having an effect on them.
American pro Israel jews? Few and far between..... 🤔
“The pro-Israel lobby that’s pumped millions into Democratic primaries this year is facing the next test of its political power on the right in ruby-red Kentucky.” Are the pro-Irael lobby Jews?
Which begs the question of why exactly one Republican Congressman's criticisms of our foreign policy—with regards to Israel—is such a problem.
Or why Secretary Hegseth wants to invite allegations of potential Hatch Act violations the day before the primary vote.
Who is a better US ally than Israel?
Britain? Canada? France? I don’t think so.
Anyone familiar with my posting history knows I'm something of a Zionist and very anti-antisemite, but if I had my druthers and could cut the federal government down to 10% or less of its current spending, such foreign aid would obviously have to go in my plans as well.
No mention of the pro-Islam, anti-MAGA support behind Massie.
A man is known by the company he keeps.
“not wanting to send taxpayer money as ‘foreign aid’ to a quite wealthy ally that can foot their own bills”
American Jews might pay 20% of the 1040 income tax.
Many feel they ought to get something for that.
“Drain the Swamp,” my @ss.
You must be joking. What do you think the Sinaloa cartel should get from Congress if its laundered money is reported on 1040 income tax returns?
Massie is not Republican he’s Libertarian. Just like Rand Paul.
Massie represents the people of Kentucky, not the state of Israel.
““He’s the most anti-Israel Republican in the House,”
No he’s the most America First Republican in the House. Apparently the Israel lobby considers being America First to be anti-Israel.
Thanks so much Polutico. After all it's not like it's the red/green alliance that's destroying our country. It's Israel. Right??
Oh No! The JEWs want him to lose! That has to be bad, right? I’m on the side of anybody who fights Islam. Even Jews.
Yup.
“not wanting to send taxpayer money as ‘foreign aid’ to a quite wealthy ally that can foot their own bills”
Many Republican politicians would like to see Jewish campaign donors favor Republicans.
The War Powers Resolution means the task of ridding Iran of the nuclear material is in Israeli hands. Many Republicans would like to put arms in Israeli hands so the denuclearization of Iran can be completed.
Massie is in the way.
Britain? Canada? France? I don’t think so.
(I'm assuming you posted this with a straight face.)
Historically, the UK has been our greatest ally. Perhaps most importantly, they have been the only ally our intelligence agencies have put any real trust in.
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