Anti-AIPAC, anti-Israel platforms take center stage as progressive wins Oklahoma Democratic primary
Like many progressives in the current election cycle, N'kyila Thomas repeatedly vowed during her campaign to reject funds from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby
Assessment
N'kyila Thomas's Oklahoma primary win puts opposition to AIPAC funding at the center of the Democratic race. Her campaign's explicit pledge to reject pro-Israel lobby money reflects a broader progressive shift in the current election cycle. The result raises the question of how far anti-Israel platforms can carry candidates in other primaries.