In a significant shift in the US Capitol's power dynamics, grassroots advocacy group TrackAIPAC is expanding its reach and influence, securing key endorsements and pledging support for lawmakers who align with its progressive agenda. The group, once critical of Representative Ro Khanna's stance on Israel, has now thrown its weight behind the California Democrat, signaling a growing recognition of his commitment to Palestinian rights and a more nuanced approach to Middle East policy. As TrackAIPAC's influence grows, lawmakers are taking notice, with some scrambling to secure the group's endorsement and others facing increased scrutiny for their past positions on the issue. With TrackAIPAC's backing, Khanna's re-election prospects may have just gotten a significant boost, but the move also raises questions about the group's impact on the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and the broader implications for US foreign policy.
With endorsements and a new pledge for lawmakers, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol. The post Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement appeared first on The Intercept.
