{"id":2513049,"date":"2025-11-21T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dmfi-pac-intervenes-early-in-2026-senate-primaries\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T07:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:21:57","slug":"dmfi-pac-intervenes-early-in-2026-senate-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dmfi-pac-intervenes-early-in-2026-senate-primaries\/","title":{"rendered":"DMFI PAC intervenes early in 2026 Senate primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdmfi-pac-intervenes-early-in-2026-senate-primaries%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2513049&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Teh democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) PAC has made an early move in the 2026 Senate races by endorsing four Democratic candidates-Reps. Angie Craig (MN), Haley Stevens (MI), Chris Pappas (NH), and former North Carolina Gov. roy Cooper-all known for their strong pro-Israel stances. These endorsements aim to support candidates facing pressure from progressive challengers critical of Israel and skeptical of pro-Israel organizations. Notably, Craig and Stevens face tough primary challenges from more left-leaning opponents who reject support from pro-Israel groups. The PAC emphasizes that these candidates are experienced leaders who oppose extremism and antisemitism and are champions of the U.S.-Israel relationship. This strategy mirrors earlier efforts to prevent anti-Israel candidates from gaining ground,as seen in past races. The endorsements come <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secy-blinken-pledges-u-s-support-for-gulf-oil-sheikdoms\/\" title=\"Secy. Blinken pledges U.S. ... for Gulf oil Sheikdoms\">amid ongoing tensions<\/a> in Gaza and a deepening divide within the Democratic Party over U.S.policy toward Israel, with some progressives distancing themselves from conventional pro-Israel groups. DMFI signals a commitment to vigorously support its endorsed candidates in these critical battleground contests.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pro-Israel Democratic PAC enters 2026 Senate map with first battleground endorsements<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2409401\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/demmajorityforisrael.org\/\">Democratic Majority for Israel PAC<\/a> is making an early play in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\">2026 Senate <\/a>landscape, endorsing four <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\">Democrats<\/a> across critical battlegrounds, a move that, in several races, helps shore up <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >candidates facing mounting pressure<\/a> from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\">Israel<\/a>-skeptical progressives.<\/p>\n<p>The group is backing Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, four contenders with long-standing pro-Israel credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3894597\/thune-attempt-alter-arctic-frost-provision-blocked\/\">Thune attempt to alter controversial &lsquo;Arctic Frost&rsquo; provision blocked<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3893308\/schumer-demands-rubio-give-senate-venezuela-military-buildup-briefing\/\">Schumer demands Rubio give Senate briefing on US military buildup around Venezuela<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3892988\/republicans-risk-obamacare-paralysis-renewed-healthcare-debate\/\">Republicans risk Obamacare paralysis with renewed healthcare debate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>But Craig and Stevens head into more contentious primaries. In Michigan, Stevens faces state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed, two candidates aligned with the party&rsquo;s vocal left flank on Gaza who have publicly rejected support from pro-Israel organizations and criticized Stevens&rsquo;s positions. This is the first time a pro-Israel organization has stepped into the contest. AIPAC&rsquo;s political arms, its PAC and super PAC, both of which backed Stevens in past cycles, have so far stayed on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>In Minnesota, Craig is contending with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a progressive favorite backed by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ed Markey (D-MA). Cooper and Pappas, both moderates with consistent pro-Israel stances, are widely viewed as front-runners in their respective primaries.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Chris Pappas, Haley Stevens, Angie Craig, and Roy Cooper are battle-tested leaders who know how to win tough races, hold the Trump administration accountable, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/storm-the-capitol-msnbcs-chris-hayes-mocks-gop-2022-congressional-candidates\/\" title=\"\u2018Storm The Capitol\u2019: MSNBC\u2019s Chris Hayes Mocks GOP 2022 Congressional ...\">deliver real results<\/a> for working families,&rdquo; DMFI PAC Chairman Brian Romick said. He added that each candidate has &ldquo;stood firm against extremism, antisemitism, and efforts to undermine America&rsquo;s alliances,&rdquo; describing the quartet as &ldquo;champions of the U.S.-Israel relationship.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stevens said she was &ldquo;a proud pro-Israel Democrat,&rdquo; calling the endorsement a reflection of her commitment to stand with democratic allies, confront antisemitism, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-senator-announces-she-wont-seek-full-term-in-dianne-feinsteins-seat\/\" title=\"CA senator won&#039;t run for full term in Feinstein&#039;s seat.\">support working families<\/a>. If elected to the Senate, she said, she would work to &ldquo;support Israel&rsquo;s security, ensure the ceasefire holds in Gaza, and deliver for Michiganders.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3893599\/israeli-strikes-gaza-threaten-peace-despite-trump-ceasefire-deal\/\">as fresh clashes <\/a>between Israeli forces and Hamas threaten the fragile Gaza ceasefire that President Donald Trump negotiated, amid accusations of violations from both sides and delays by Hamas in returning the remaining hostages. The flare-ups have cast doubt on the agreement since it took effect on Oct. 10.<\/p>\n<p>The PAC&rsquo;s move lands at a moment when<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3494146\/panicked-democrats-fracture-gaza-israel-what-comes-next\/\"> Democrats are confronting one of the deepest internal rifts<\/a> over Israel in decades. The war in Gaza has disrupted long-held alliances within the party and shifted attention toward the humanitarian toll on Palestinian civilians, prompting a growing number of lawmakers to reconsider the U.S. posture toward Israel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That divide has surfaced in Congress, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3487181\/senate-defeats-growing-democratic-bid-restrict-israel-military-aid\/\">where dozens of Senate Democrats voted this summer<\/a> to halt a proposed sale of 20,000 automatic rifles to Israel&rsquo;s national police, and nearly as many opposed a separate package of heavy munitions. The pushback included several senators facing competitive 2026 reelection fights, underscoring how politically fraught the issue has become.<\/p>\n<p>On the campaign trail, progressives are using the moment to distance themselves from traditional pro-Israel groups. In safe Democratic districts, left-leaning challengers are rejecting AIPAC support altogether and framing its involvement as a liability for incumbents. In California, Angela Gonzales-Torres is refusing contributions from the group as she takes on Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and in St. Louis, protests dogging Rep. Wesley Bell suggest that the AIPAC-backed victory that helped him oust then-Rep. Cori Bush in 2024 could complicate his rematch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3893599\/israeli-strikes-gaza-threaten-peace-despite-trump-ceasefire-deal\/\"><strong>ISRAELI STRIKES IN GAZA THREATEN PROGRESS TOWARD PEACE DESPITE TRUMP CEASEFIRE DEAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For pro-Israel groups, none of this is unexpected. Their current playbook was shaped in 2021, when Nina Turner, a prominent Bernie Sanders ally,&nbsp;was favored to win a Cleveland-area House primary. DMFI spent roughly $2 million highlighting Turner&rsquo;s criticism of President Joe Biden, while an AIPAC-aligned committee added another $500,000 to boost opponent Shontel Brown. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/215430\/shontel-brown-wins-special-ohio-democratic-primary-giving-establishment-victory-over-squad\/\">Brown&rsquo;s upset win<\/a> became a defining case study: intervene early, define the stakes, and stop anti-Israel candidates before they gain traction.<\/p>\n<p>That same approach is now extending into statewide contests, and Thursday&rsquo;s endorsements signal how aggressively DMFI plans to engage. &ldquo;DMFI PAC is proud to support these exceptional candidates, and we&rsquo;re firmly committed to helping them win their races,&rdquo; Romick said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-Israel PAC backs Democrats in key 2026 Senate races<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2513050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-21evbxfr4-1763668160471-e1763672489860.jpg?1763650292&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[67461,67460,67462,47942],"class_list":["post-2513049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-2026-senate-primaries","tag-dmfi-pac","tag-election-2026","tag-political-intervention"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-21evbxfr4-1763668160471-e1763672489860.jpg?1763650292&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2513049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2513049"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2513049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2513053,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2513049\/revisions\/2513053"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2513050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2513049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2513049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2513049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}