'We denounce AIPAC for its support of those who acted to destroy our democracy,' North Carolina's progressive caucus said as it rescinded its endorsement of Valerie Foushee.
State Sen. Valerie Foushee is running to represent North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District, with primary opponents including progressive Nida Allam.The progressive caucus of North Carolina's state Democratic Party is revoking its endorsement of state Sen. Valerie Foushee, citing her acceptance of thousands of dollars from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the anti-Palestinian rights group which has been influential in U.S.
The caucus said Sunday it had unsuccessfully urged Foushee to reject $165,000 in funding from individuals associated with AIPAC due to its AIPAC's donations to Foushee's campaign represented more than half of her total quarterly fundraising,The funds link Foushee to a group which supported the January 6, 2020 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, said the caucus.
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