Influence of Interest Groups in Competitive Primaries

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This chapter examines how interest groups are significantly impacting competitive primaries by injecting substantial funds into the election process, despite the fact that many voters do not prioritize Israel in their decision-making. It discusses the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party concerning perspectives on Israel and Palestine, shedding light on the historical reluctance to criticize Israel, the rise of a more critical younger left, and the role of pro-Israel lobbying groups in shaping Democratic primaries.

Super Tuesday is the biggest day of the presidential primary campaign, but the biggest race in the biggest state isn’t about Biden or Trump. Instead, the leading candidates for California’s open Senate seat — three Democrats and a Republican — are finding themselves talking a lot about Israel, Palestine, and the war in Gaza.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and guest-hosted by Alana Casanova Burgess.

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