Daniel Biss
Mayor of Evanston, Illinois and Democratic congressional nominee in Illinois' 9th district, who discusses his primary, AIPAC spending, and policy positions.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 1h 17min
AIPAC Throwdown
Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and likely soon a congressman, talks about winning a high-spend primary and facing AIPAC-linked outside money. He discusses his progressive Zionist stance and why Israel became central in a local race. Conversation also covers Medicare expansion tactics, Iran war uncertainty, and the politics of heavy outside spending.
Mar 25, 2026 • 18min
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Daniel Biss, former Evanston mayor and recent Democratic primary winner for Illinois’ 9th District, discusses being targeted by a $7 million AIPAC campaign and why he thinks those attacks backfired. He describes the personal toll given his family background. He explains campaign strategy: preemptive messaging, tracing outside funding, and turning heavy spending into a liability for opponents.
