The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC for short, recently launched a super PAC called The United Democracy Project. Yet despite the name, it has only worked to undermine our democracy.
Here in Pennsylvania District 12, it recently launched a political ad attacking Rep. Summer Lee, suggesting she is not really a Democrat. A galling accusation — considering that AIPAC has endorsed 109 Republicans who voted to reject the results of the 2020 election. These 109 members include Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation member Scott Perry, who has championed white nationalist conspiracy theories.
An organization that endorses members who undermine our democracy by endorsing Republicans who prefer to maintain power over respecting our electoral process is in no position to decide who is and is not a real Democrat. Lee is a real Democrat and one that I am proud to support.
Mark Fichman
Squirrel Hill
The writer is chair of J Street Pittsburgh.