AIPAC-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin
The pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly viewed as politically toxic in Democratic primaries across the country, with several progressive candidates notching victories after opposing it
Assessment
AIPAC's electoral influence is taking another hit as a candidate it backed lost a Democratic primary. The pattern of progressive challengers winning by opposing the lobby suggests AIPAC is becoming a liability in intraparty fights. The question is whether this trend will shift the organization's strategy or deepen the party's internal divide on Israel.