Social Media Political Influence

Reporting shows AIPAC‑linked groups — notably the Chicago Progressive Partnership and Elect Chicago Women, which share vendors, donors and a treasurer with other AIPAC entities — have funneled millions into Illinois Democratic primaries and even offered paid influencer posts to run left‑flank attacks that focus on candidates’ wealth, past Republican views, Tesla investments and fossil‑fuel ties rather than on Israel. Targets and their campaigns call the ads dishonest, politically motivated dark‑money efforts aimed at undermining grassroots progressives.