The Great Lobby Divide: Aipac's Toxic Brand vs J Street's Centrism The recent Democratic primary in Illinois's ninth congressional district offers a glimpse into the shifting landscape of Jewish American politics.
Daniel Biss's victory, which he attributed to J Street's endorsement, has sparked renewed attention on the latter's rise as a rival to Aipac.
J Street's growth in staff, budget, and donors is impressive, but its efforts to supplant Aipac's dominance may be doomed by its centrist approach.