Crypto and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries. Here, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running for an open U.S. Senate seat, in Chicago, Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries

by Bill Scher March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Party leaders should not be silent while outside groups misrepresent themselves.

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