Not cynical enough, Guest. First, I wish to point out that AIPAC has many members who are not Jewish. It's a pro-Israel lobby. Second, it's about more than donations. It's also about aggressive lobbying (fine) and briefing against people who publicly criticise Israel for any reason at all (not fine). AIPAC has the influence and resources to prevent people from getting elected. Yet no-one elects them. You're being rather kind.