New PAC Launches to Boost Pro-Israel Democrats in New York
Backing primary opponents to progressive Democrats, the new Solidarity PAC resembles a state-level analog to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
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Solidarity PAC's registration forms obtained from the Board of Elections. Personal details have been redacted by New York Focus.
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The recently formed Solidarity PAC has mobilized big finance and real estate to target socialists and the Working Families Party.
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