The Aipac – Moran Face Off
Rep. Jim Moran is still feeling the heat after saying that Aipac pushed America to war in Iraq.
First it was the Jewish lawmakers’ letter denouncing him, then came the rebuke from the Democratic leadership.
Finally, Moran heard it from Aipac directly. The Washington Post reports that six Aipac members from Moran’s district met with the congressman last week and told him exactly what they think about his remarks.
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