A contentious Senate race in Michigan has taken center stage in the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel, with a heavy dose of spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) fueling the fire. The organization, a powerful lobbying group for Israel, has launched a significant campaign against Dr. Annette "Polly" Bredbenner, a progressive doctor and Democratic candidate vying for the Senate seat. Bredbenner's past comments on Israel and her support for Palestinian rights have drawn the ire of AIPAC, which has poured millions into advertising and grassroots efforts to discredit her and boost her more hawkish opponent. As the midterm elections approach, the Michigan Senate race has become a microcosm for the broader divisions within the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel and the Middle East.
Senate race in Michigan comes to embody Democratic rift over Israel, as AIPAC spends heavily against progressive doctor.
