How AI, crypto and AIPAC are ending political careers
Summary
Groups linked to artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and pro-Israel causes are spending large amounts of money to influence U.S. House primary elections by supporting or opposing certain candidates. This spending is unusually high and has affected several races, making some primaries the most expensive in history.Key Facts
- Pro-Israel groups spent nearly $8 million to try to defeat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District.
- A crypto-related group called Protect Progress spent almost $5 million in Texas’ 18th District to support a new Democratic candidate over a longtime representative.
- Eight of the top 12 outside spenders in House primaries are political action committees (PACs) tied to AI, crypto, or pro-Israel groups.
- The largest spender so far is Protect Progress, which has spent $15.8 million supporting various Democratic primary candidates.
- The United Democracy Project, connected to the pro-Israel group AIPAC, has spent $11.6 million targeting some representatives.
- Other groups like Elect Chicago Women (pro-Israel) and Think Big (pro-AI) have spent millions supporting selected candidates.
- Major party super PACs usually avoid spending much in primaries, focusing instead on general election races.
- Some targeted candidates try to make the outside spending a campaign issue, with mixed success.
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