Libertarian Party of Texas Rejects Support for Candidates Backed by AIPAC, Foreign-Connected Political Organizations

The Libertarian Party of Texas has approved a resolution rejecting party support for candidates who accept political support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee or any other “foreign-connected political organization.” The party announced the resolution on June 12, saying its Executive Committee formally approved the measure just two days earlier. Details on the party’s internal business forum show the motion passed 13-1, with no abstentions. The full resolution states that elected officials “should answer to voters, not foreign interests, billionaire-funded PACs, or lobbying organizations.” It calls on AIPAC to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act when legally required...