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AIPAC’s Only General-Election Target Is an L.A. Progressive
In California’s 34th District, anti-war advocate David Kim has come close to unseating Rep. Jimmy Gomez twice. Now AIPAC is attacking Kim, and a crypto PAC is joining in.
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Crypto-Backed California Republican Attacks Opponent for Owning Crypto
It’s part of a Vietnamese-language red-baiting campaign by Rep. Michelle Steel, who faces a stiff challenge in California’s 45th Congressional District against veteran and pharmacy owner Derek Tran.
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The Scourge of AIPAC
Today on TAP: The Israel lobby is spending a fortune to oust and intimidate Democratic progressives in Congress. What’s the remedy?
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Sanders Urges Ban on Super PACs in Democratic Primaries
The Vermont senator says money in politics is out of control, Democratic Party should limit expenditures when choosing nominees.
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Crypto Cash Affecting Both Sides of the Democratic Divide
Both beneficiaries of crypto campaign spending and their opponents are desperately endorsing the technology.
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Presidential Race Brings Out Silicon Valley’s Military Contractors
Tech executives are jumping into the presidential election. Many of them also do business with the Pentagon.
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Enter Big Money, Stage Right
Today on TAP: Crypto mega-investors and media monopolists threaten the Democrats.
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Different Circumstances in the Next Squad Primary Fight
Cori Bush faces off against Wesley Bell—and millions in super PAC money. But the story isn’t that simple.
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Former DCCC Leaders Working to Defeat Incumbent House Democrats
Four former executive directors of the organization that elects House Democrats work for firms that are being paid to defeat House Democrats in primary races.
