On Monday, we emailed you about a pro-Israel candidate who came under attack for standing with our community.
In 48 hours, our community responded – bolstering her campaign and sending a powerful message that we stand with those who stand with Israel.
We must continue this fight and strengthen other pro-Israel leaders running against anti-candidates in key elections.
In North Carolina, Erica Smith is running with a track record in the State Senate of supporting BDS and speaking out AGAINST Israel. Her opponent, Don Davis, is a pro-Israel leader – and a military veteran – with a track record of standing WITH Israel.
In Pennsylvania, Steve Irwin is running against Summer Lee – an anti-Israel candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Justice Democrats and J Street.
Both elections are just a few weeks away, and we need your help to make sure Don Davis and Steve Irwin have the resources they need in these pivotal races.
Thank you for your pro-Israel leadership and commitment to ensuring the next Congress continues to stand with the Jewish state.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Rosenthal
AIPAC PAC Director
Erica Smith (NC-01)
ANTI-ISRAEL CANDIDATE
"[Our former governor] wants the Democrats to take a stance on Israel. I'd like to see [him] take a stance on the Palestinian children who've been buried under the remains of their own homes, destroyed with missiles paid for by U.S. taxpayer dollars."
- Erica Smith, May 20, 2021
Strengthen her opponent, pro-Israel candidate Don Davis
"When I hear American politicians use the refrain 'Israel has the right to defend itself' in response to undeniable atrocities on a marginalized population, I can't help but think of how the West has always justified indiscriminate and disproportionate force and power on weakened and marginalized people."
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