After a back-and-forth about the latest with Iran, we sat down with Daniel Biss, Evanston mayor and newly victorious Democratic nominee for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Fresh off a hard-fought primary, Biss is ready to talk about the lessons from the race and what comes next for his campaign.
A snapshot into what the conversation covered:
Taking on AIPAC – and winning. Biss took us to the ground level of a race saturated by a relentless flood of AIPAC-backed spending, where voters were bombarded with ads but didn’t buy what AIPAC was selling.
Stepping into a defining moment. Biss spoke about taking on responsibility for these issues in Congress at a pivotal time in Jewish history, and why his campaign can serve as a beacon for Democrats who feel torn between their values and AIPAC’s political pressure.
The bigger picture. Lexi Goldwyn from our political team joined to break down how AIPAC operates versus J Street, the role of dark money and shell PACs, and what the results in Illinois tell us about power, influence and the future of Democratic politics.
