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Democratic Socialists sweep primary races despite pro-Israel lobby spending
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The Democratic Socialists of America won a series of primary contests despite significant spending against their candidates by pro-Israel advocacy groups, the Quincy Institute reported. The victories included multiple state and local races across the country, marking a notable shift in Democratic politics on Middle East policy and signaling weakened influence for established lobbying operations.
Pro-Israel organizations invested heavily in opposing DSA-backed candidates, but the financial advantage failed to prevent electoral gains for the socialist contingent. The results suggest growing grassroots support for candidates critical of current U.S. policy toward Israel, particularly among younger and progressive Democratic voters who have increasingly aligned themselves with calls for restricting military aid to the Israeli government.
