Name:
Robert H Bassin
AIPAC Role:
CEO of United Democracy Project
Professional Profile/Associations:
CEO of United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC's super PAC launched in December 2021 that has become the largest bipartisan super PAC in the country. According to AIPAC's 2023 Form 990, received total compensation of $741,282, including $22,500 contribution to AIPAC's 457(f) supplemental executive retirement plan. Under Bassin's leadership, UDP raised $87 million in the 2023–2024 election cycle, spending over $100 million combined with AIPAC PAC to unseat progressive critics of Israel including Representatives Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush in the two most expensive House primaries in history. Previously served as AIPAC's political director for 22 years. Before joining AIPAC, served as Chief of Staff to Representative John Lewis (D-GA) from 1993 to 1999. Founded Bassin Associates (1987–1993) before entering congressional service. Has noted working with Governor Larry Hogan for nine years as a career highlight.
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