U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has urged Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from Democratic primary elections, arguing that wealthy outside groups have too much influence over nominations.
In a post on X on Sunday, Sanders singled out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) while criticizing outside spending in Democratic primaries. He wrote: "It is insane that the Democrats allow super PACs like AIPAC to spend millions."
Sanders also wrote: "My message to Democratic leaders: Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries NOW." He shared an Aug. 8 letter addressed to U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and U.S. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin.
The Democratic Party has the power to prohibit super PACs from participating in its primaries.
AIPAC, according to its website, says it supports pro-Israel candidates from both parties. The website states that AIPAC is a grassroots membership organization with a PAC that supports pro-Israel Democratic and Republican candidates for Congress.
AIPAC is affiliated with United Democracy Project, a super PAC. United Democracy Project's website states that it works to defeat "detractors — both Republicans and Democrats — of the U.S.-Israel relationship."
Sanders also called for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United and for public financing of elections.
The Democratic Party will no longer maintain this corrupt system.
