How an AIPAC Endorsement Became a Liability The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has long been a fixture on Washington's lobbying scene, with its annual conventions drawing politicians and activists from across the ideological spectrum.
For decades, an endorsement from AIPAC was considered a badge of honor, signaling to voters that a candidate was committed to strengthening the US Israel relationship.
However, in recent years, this calculus has changed dramatically.