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Buddyzbuddy

(2,941 posts)
70. And then there's this
Sun May 31, 2026, 01:44 AM
23 hrs ago

From a previous post by demmiblue. Thank you, demmiblue.
Excerpt:
Earlier this week, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) launched the joint fundraising page, which urged donors to “Contribute to pro-Israel Candidates for U.S. Senate,” displaying Stevens and Collins together with preset donation amounts. The joint fundraiser was “paid for and authorized” by both candidates, according to AIPAC.

The fundraising campaign, which included an email blast, also attacked one of Stevens’s Democratic rivals, Abdul El-Sayed, the race’s most outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza. He also was the only candidate endorsed by Track AIPAC, a grassroots group that documents and opposes the influence of AIPAC and pro-Israel political spending. The fundraiser accused El-Sayed and Graham Platner, the Democrat running against Collins in Maine, of “embracing extreme rhetoric,” pushing “false accusations of genocide,” and supporting cuts to aid for Israel.

“There is a coordinated, well-funded effort to punish anyone who stands with Israel and it’s gaining ground fast,” the email said. “It’s being driven by the far-left fringe of American politics, pushed by Bernie Sanders and amplified by voices like Hasan Piker, who are normalizing hostility toward Israel and turning it into a political weapon.”


https://www.metrotimes.com/news/politics-elections/aipac-pairs-haley-stevens-with-republican-in-joint-senate-fundraiser-attacks-el-sayed/


Timing is everything.

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Why are we just hearing about this now? mcar Saturday #1
to be fair Skittles Saturday #6
Married less than two years and they are seeing a marriage counselor.. sheshe2 Saturday #15
This message was self-deleted by its author BillJoeBobBeauregard 14 hrs ago #95
Hey, BillJoeBobBeau, welcome to DU. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #97
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Saturday #16
Campaign aide decided she could become Linda Tripp. SouthBayDem 6 hrs ago #119
I am aware of Linda Tripp mcar 5 hrs ago #125
I get that, I was just trying to make a historical analogy SouthBayDem 5 hrs ago #126
OK, so Platner is finished... Escape Saturday #2
This message was self-deleted by its author BillJoeBobBeauregard 14 hrs ago #96
Unless somebody steps into the limelight, what other choice do we have? RVN VET71 13 hrs ago #99
David Costello debsy 10 hrs ago #114
No he isn't. He is going to win no matter what your wish is. Cobalt Violet 6 hrs ago #120
I just hope he doesn't suck up $$$ support.... Mark.b2 Saturday #3
Another man who can't control himself. choie Saturday #4
Post removed Post removed 13 hrs ago #101
Counseling is a good start for the married couple...... Lovie777 Saturday #5
I'm pretty sure Collins isn't 'concerned' about her chances now....... unfortunately. cstanleytech Saturday #7
Texts like these is how Tillis beat Cunningham in 2020. dsc Saturday #8
too late now. WhiteTara Saturday #60
And I'd like once again to thank the Democratic Party for that, because ms liberty 15 hrs ago #85
Apparently we cant quakerboy 11 hrs ago #113
He held a 7 point lead over Collins prior to this . surfered Saturday #9
In Maine - that doesn't mean much I'm affraid FBaggins Saturday #31
Thank you for that. Visited their Coast one spring. Loved it. Tulips, Daffodils, coastline.. surfered Saturday #34
I think he has a 9 point lead now. Uncle Joe Saturday #49
Trump slept with a porn star while his wife was pregnant SamuelTheThird Saturday #10
It is absolutely not irrelevant mcar Saturday #14
Unless he was harrassing women, it's irrelevant SamuelTheThird Saturday #21
That's ridiculous whataboutism mcar Saturday #36
People don't vote based on infidelity SamuelTheThird Saturday #44
can't we have a candidate who isn't a creep with a nazi tattoo? Skittles Saturday #53
Who isn't sexting with multiple women? LisaL 15 hrs ago #86
that's the creep part Skittles 12 hrs ago #109
she failed to even win the primary. Cobalt Violet 6 hrs ago #121
I'm saying WEREN'T THERE ANY SUITABLE CANDIDATES OUT THERE? Skittles 6 hrs ago #123
Another Weiner. Scruffy1 Saturday #58
You know it's out there mcar Saturday #61
And they usually don't stop, do they? LisaL 15 hrs ago #87
People look back and make that argument about the 90's Renew Deal Saturday #59
Neither of them had additional problems radical noodle 16 hrs ago #82
Here we go again. Screwing ourselves. paleotn 15 hrs ago #89
that's a pretty fucking low bar Skittles Saturday #17
When didn't he do that exactly to any of his many wives? cstanleytech Saturday #27
Yes but Trump is a republican PatSeg Saturday #32
NO! It is not irrelevant. sheshe2 Yesterday #66
Bring back Governor Mills LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #11
Mills is still on the ballot MontanaMama 6 hrs ago #118
Her name will not be on the November ballot. Emile 6 hrs ago #124
This message was self-deleted by its author Bumbles Saturday #12
I don't see why David Costello shouldn't be backed at this point and probably should have been when Janet dropped out chowder66 Saturday #13
I agree. Bright, shiny objects distract. I was ready to vote for Graham, with reservations. Bumbles Saturday #23
Thank you for this. I wasn't aware of him. mcar Saturday #37
You're welcome. I think he may have registered late and has been overwhelmed by a flashier candidate in Platner. Bumbles Saturday #42
Thanks for the detailed David Costello info. yorkster 13 hrs ago #104
X1000. yorkster Saturday #55
I'm sick of people who know what they've done and run anyway. Susan Calvin Saturday #18
That is a very real problem.and reflects a major character flaw. Sarwell did the lostincalifornia Saturday #28
Governor Mills had to drop out for this guy? SamuelAdams Saturday #19
Just want to point out there's at least another Democrat running in rogue emissary Saturday #20
David Costello. See my posting above. Bumbles Saturday #24
Here's a link to a Maine Democratic Primary Ballot Quiet Em Saturday #45
A lesson to folks thar when you see red flags Miguelito Loveless Saturday #22
The excuses people have made for this guy makes me wonder mcar Saturday #38
Well, but Bernie likes him... eye roll radical noodle Saturday #56
IIRC Bernie liked Fetterman too mcar Saturday #62
And Tulsi Gabbard. LisaM 20 hrs ago #71
Yea, and look how well Fetterman turned out. LisaL 5 hrs ago #127
Centrist Emile 3 hrs ago #132
The Progressive Establishment has anointed and it is always right. betsuni Yesterday #69
David Costello Cirsium Yesterday #68
no shit Skittles Saturday #52
This type of indiscretion VGuerra276 Saturday #25
oh come on Skittles Saturday #51
I believe Trump doesn't text or email LeftInTX Saturday #57
I would imagine whatever opponent leaked all the early opposition stuff karynnj 12 hrs ago #106
So if he stays in..... Red Mountain Saturday #26
He'll stay in, and unless an alternative appears, Democrats will have no choice but to vote for him. The lostincalifornia Saturday #29
Post removed Post removed Saturday #30
Are you OK with him blaming women for their rapes? mcar Saturday #39
Not so much Orangenero Saturday #46
WTF? mcar Saturday #47
Maybe Platner should have done some PatSeg Saturday #33
This should be good for the Bro's vote mdbl Saturday #35
Who remembers Gary Hart? Kid Berwyn Saturday #40
Distasteful and upsetting but I'm delighted it's finally coming out. mahina Saturday #41
Epstein Class DoBW Saturday #43
Not surprised in the least DaBronx Saturday #48
IOKIYAR WestMichRad Saturday #50
I know the gop is worse, but DonCoquixote Saturday #54
Message auto-removed Name removed 14 hrs ago #94
NO DonCoquixote 12 hrs ago #108
David Costello is a much more qualified yorkster Saturday #63
Hope this is not repeat of Cunningham in NC in 2020 bmichaelh Saturday #64
Plantner is the candidate duckworth969 Saturday #65
Okay if Mainers vote first before you declare the winner? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #67
He is not yet nominated. LisaL 16 hrs ago #80
Sounds serious Torchlight 15 hrs ago #90
And then there's this Buddyzbuddy 23 hrs ago #70
Perfectly timed, perfectly ambiguous NYT hit piece. Probably a few more parked. Maine-i-ac 17 hrs ago #72
"our SecDef has a Nazi tattoo" Not really EX500rider 14 hrs ago #91
This guy seems to be a disaster in the making. I know he stands for all the right things, but . . . Vinca 17 hrs ago #73
Post removed Post removed 13 hrs ago #100
Jimmy Carter Jughead 17 hrs ago #74
Were the women over 18? Was the sex consensual? intheflow 16 hrs ago #75
malpractice Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #76
"[E]specially in a state where female voters make up a large share of the electorate." rzemanfl 16 hrs ago #77
Great piece by The New York Times Akakoji 16 hrs ago #78
Republicans would not self-inflict themselves over this bucolic_frolic 16 hrs ago #79
Post removed Post removed 16 hrs ago #81
Let's have 25 threads a day about this. Collins is concerned there's not enough threads. dem4decades 16 hrs ago #83
I don't want to have to deal with her concerns for years to come. LisaL 15 hrs ago #88
Then stop helping her! questionseverything 13 hrs ago #102
In my view nominating this guy would end up helping her. LisaL 13 hrs ago #103
Listen to his wife please. Artistree22 15 hrs ago #84
Post removed Post removed 14 hrs ago #92
WHO CARES????? BillJoeBobBeauregard 14 hrs ago #93
alrighty then Skittles 12 hrs ago #110
Epstein, Epstein, Epstein... dlk 13 hrs ago #98
another attempt to grab defeat out of a senate seat we could win samsingh 13 hrs ago #105
Go Platner 💪🏻 Miami Blue 12 hrs ago #107
I'm glad I don't have to vote for this guy. I've yet to read anything that would make me want to. 50 Shades Of Blue 11 hrs ago #111
Same here. LisaL 11 hrs ago #112
Pearl Clutching yankee87 8 hrs ago #115
If this guy was a republican, he would have been a perfect candidate. LisaL 8 hrs ago #116
This reads like a hit piece Don1 8 hrs ago #117
Exactly orangecrush 6 hrs ago #122
Good thing he didn't brag about grabbing women by the pussy... regnaD kciN 5 hrs ago #128
Many candidates have affairs RandySF 4 hrs ago #129
And many candidates have lost the election, the nomination, etc, because of LisaL 4 hrs ago #130
Not so much these days. RandySF 4 hrs ago #131
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