Thursday, September 12, 2013

AIPAC says it was ‘challenged’ in Syria vote push, but stands by move


Under fire for its support of US President Barack Obama’s controversial and ultimately unpopular push to launch a military strike against Syrian targets, an AIPAC official said late Tuesday that the organization stood by its support for Obama’s initiative.

Despite its reputation as a lobbying powerhouse, the organization found it “challenging” to gain traction during this week’s hundreds of visits conducted with members of Congress, the official said .... http://www.timesofisrael.com