Jamaal Bowman loses most expensive House primary in history amid bitter Democratic fight over Israel and Gaza
9 months ago

Jamaal Bowman loses most expensive House primary in history amid bitter Democratic fight over Israel and Gaza

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman – a member of the self-styled “Squad” of progressive lawmakers in Congress – lost to a primary challenger who received an unprecedented onslaught of money from pro-Israel groups in the most expensive House primary in history. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC, United Democracy Project, poured $14m into trying to unseat Bowman as he faced Westchester County Executive George Latimer, considered a Democratic Party moderate. “No, I want the Democratic Party to do better.” The race became intensely personal, with Latimer accusing Bowman of “representing” Dearborn, Michigan, a city with a large Arab-American population, and San Francisco. open image in gallery George Latimer accused Bowman of ‘representing’ Dearborn, Michigan, a district with a large Arab-American population In April, Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania beat back primary challenger Bhavini Patel.

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Jamaal Bowman sees his exit as a ‘political lynching’
3 months, 1 week ago

Jamaal Bowman sees his exit as a ‘political lynching’

Politico  

Jamaal Bowman sees his exit as a ‘political lynching’ What up, Recast fam. On today’s agenda: An outgoing member of the Squad sounds off on how the Democratic Party must improve Advocates still don’t think Joe Biden is doing enough on clemency NYC Mayor Eric Adams had a whirlwind of a day New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost in his …

Omar, Tlaib, Bush, Bowman: The Squad is being decimated.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Omar, Tlaib, Bush, Bowman: The Squad is being decimated.

Slate  

On June 6, 2020, some 500,000 Americans turned out across over 500 cities and towns for the single largest day of protest over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. Later that month, Bronx middle school principal Jamaal Bowman won a Democratic congressional primary election against incumbent Eliot Engel in New York’s 16th District, becoming the …

Cori Bush becomes the second Squad member to lose her primary as she’s ousted from Missouri seat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cori Bush becomes the second Squad member to lose her primary as she’s ousted from Missouri seat

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic representative Cori Bush became the second member of the …

Rep. Cori Bush faces media smears, torrent of AIPAC cash, for speaking truth about Gaza
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rep. Cori Bush faces media smears, torrent of AIPAC cash, for speaking truth about Gaza

Salon  

Soon after the Gaza war began 10 months ago, a prominent newspaper columnist denounced Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., under a headline declaring that “anti-Israel comments make her unfit for reelection.” The piece appeared in the newspaper with the second-largest readership in Missouri, the Kansas City Star. “But it is Missouri Rep. Cori Bush’s, which is why she deserves to lose …

Jamaal Bowman's Defeat Highlights Major Challenges For Progressive Movement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamaal Bowman's Defeat Highlights Major Challenges For Progressive Movement

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING What a difference four years makes. “If you have a million in the bank, that’s not nothing for when they’re trying to recruit a challenger,” said a former Bowman campaign aide who requested anonymity to speak freely. “I’ve seen Latimer, I don’t know how many times.” “In 2020, Bowman beat a 30-year incumbent by setting up a …

Jamaal Bowman’s loss has left progressives in shock and without a plan
9 months ago

Jamaal Bowman’s loss has left progressives in shock and without a plan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We've got to get money out of politics.” And it looks like AIPAC and …

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Jamaal Bowman to win New York democratic primary
9 months ago

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Jamaal Bowman to win New York democratic primary

Hindustan Times  

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s political action committee spent nearly $15 million on the primary, filling airwaves and mailboxes with negative ads in an effort to unseat Bowman, …

Jamaal Bowman’s loss is about him — but it’s also about the Squad
9 months ago

Jamaal Bowman’s loss is about him — but it’s also about the Squad

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On a Friday in November 2021, members of the Congressional …

Race called in Democratic primary between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer: AP
9 months ago

Race called in Democratic primary between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer: AP

Raw Story  

Rep. Jamaal Bowman was unsuccessful in his bid to secure a second term in Congress — the progressive Democrat was bested by Westchester County Executive George Latimore, according to The Associated Press. "Let's be clear: I'm a progressive," he said, chiding Bowman's camp for accusing him of being a MAGA conservative. He listed some of his "progressive goals" materializing in …

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Progressive Israel Critic, Loses Reelection Bid
9 months ago

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Progressive Israel Critic, Loses Reelection Bid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. ― Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a progressive firebrand and outspoken advocate for Palestinians’ rights, lost his Democratic primary on Tuesday, marking the first defeat of an incumbent member of the ultraliberal “Squad” and a major setback for the country’s once-ascendant activist left. Westchester County Executive George Latimer, 70, defeated Bowman, 48, in New York’s 16th …

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary
9 months ago

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

LA Times  

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. AIPAC’s political action committee spent nearly $15 million on the primary, filling airwaves and mailboxes with negative ads in an effort to unseat Bowman, who has accused the influential …

AOC hits back at mockery of her cringeworthy WWE-style rally entrance in front of small crowd... as she tries to help fellow Squad member Jamaal Bowman avoid a crushing primary defeat
9 months ago

AOC hits back at mockery of her cringeworthy WWE-style rally entrance in front of small crowd... as she tries to help fellow Squad member Jamaal Bowman avoid a crushing primary defeat

Daily Mail  

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit back at criticisms of her high-energy appearance at a Bronx rally ahead of fellow squad Rep. Jamaal Bowman's primary. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit back at criticisms of her high-energy appearance at a Bronx rally ahead of fellow squad Rep. Jamaal Bowman's primary 'Fox News is big mad that we're for the many, not the money,' Ocasio-Cortez …

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary
9 months ago

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic primary

Associated Press  

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s political action committee spent nearly $15 million on the primary, filling airwaves and mailboxes with negative ads in an effort to unseat Bowman, …

The most controversial primary in history is about Israel, race and Hillary Clinton
9 months ago

The most controversial primary in history is about Israel, race and Hillary Clinton

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Saturday, Representative Jamaal Bowman held a rally at St …

It’s Not Just AIPAC: How Jamaal Bowman Alienated Voters Who Once Supported Him
9 months ago

It’s Not Just AIPAC: How Jamaal Bowman Alienated Voters Who Once Supported Him

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If the polling is accurate, Rep. Jamaal Bowman is the heavy underdog in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District. The topline story of the race is, understandably, pro-Israel groups’ record-breaking spending against Bowman, a passionate pro-Palestinian advocate who has dubbed Israel’s invasion of Gaza a “genocide.” Super PACs backing Bowman’s challenger, Westchester County Executive …

‘Stand Up To The Oligarchs’: Bernie Sanders Makes Passionate Plea To Reelect Rep. Jamaal Bowman
9 months ago

‘Stand Up To The Oligarchs’: Bernie Sanders Makes Passionate Plea To Reelect Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. ― Sen. Bernie Sanders called upon Democrats in the New York City suburbs to reelect Rep. Jamaal Bowman in order to take a stand against the deep-pocketed super PACs bankrolling Bowman’s primary challenger. Bowman’s bid for a third term “is one of the most significant elections in the modern history of this country,” Sanders told …

What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary?
9 months ago

What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary?

Al Jazeera  

‘Squad’ congressman Jamaal Bowman, a critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, faces AIPAC-backed rival George Latimer in his New York primary. “I’m not so sure that there would be a primary if it wasn’t for the war in Gaza and the oversized influence AIPAC and outside forces have had in this race, trying to press this issue and trying to …

Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash

Associated Press  

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — The war between Israel and Hamas is roiling a congressional primary election between two Democrats in New York, reflecting a divide that has splintered the party nationally since the conflict began last year. U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of several House liberals who have questioned the Biden administration’s vigorous support for Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 …

Hillary Clinton Endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Primary Challenger
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hillary Clinton Endorses Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Primary Challenger

Huff Post  

Hillary Clinton rarely gets involved in Democratic congressional primaries, but she shares George Latimer's pro-Israel policy views. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday endorsed George Latimer’s Democratic primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York, a rare foray into primary politics that signals the extent of establishment discontent with Bowman. Latimer is hoping …

The Squad faces a series of tests in primaries
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Squad faces a series of tests in primaries

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A week from Tuesday, the Squad — the coterie of progressive insurgents — will …

Progressives in Congress spoke up for a cease-fire in Gaza. Now they’re breaking fundraising records.
1 year, 1 month ago

Progressives in Congress spoke up for a cease-fire in Gaza. Now they’re breaking fundraising records.

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — They were warned that criticism of Israel’s conduct during its war on Hamas in Gaza could cost them politically. Members of the “squad” — a group of liberals in the House — are being singled out by pro-Israel PACs like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, better known as AIPAC. “It has never been a fair fight.” LOOKING …

Pro-Israel Democrat to challenge US Rep. Jamaal Bowman in primary race next year
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro-Israel Democrat to challenge US Rep. Jamaal Bowman in primary race next year

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — A pro-Israel Democrat will challenge U.S. Rep. Jamaal Brown in the primary race for his congressional seat next year. Bowman is one of the House’s most vocal critics of Israel, and Jewish community leaders have been encouraging Latimer to run since the eruption of the latest Israel-Hamas war. He told a crowd a recent cease-fire rally that …

"Alarming": GOP quietly funnels millions into Democratic primaries to wipe out progressives
2 years, 7 months ago

"Alarming": GOP quietly funnels millions into Democratic primaries to wipe out progressives

Salon  

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has spent more than $24 million to defeat progressive candidates in this year's Democratic primaries. UDP and other pro-Israel groups tied to AIPAC – Democratic Majority for Israel, Urban Empowerment Action PAC and Pro-Israel America PAC — spent more than $10 million combined in three Michigan primaries, The Intercept reported, to defeat progressive candidates, …

AIPAC super PAC funnels millions in dark money to attack progressive candidates in Democratic races
2 years, 10 months ago

AIPAC super PAC funnels millions in dark money to attack progressive candidates in Democratic races

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. Intent on keeping the influence of the growing pro-Palestinian rights movement in the U.S. to a minimum in Congress, the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee is pulling out all the stops to defeat progressive candidates including state Rep. Summer Lee in Pennsylvania's 12th District, where voters are going to the polls Tuesday. …

Top Pro-Israel Group Reshapes Democratic Primaries With Multimillion-Dollar Barrage
2 years, 10 months ago

Top Pro-Israel Group Reshapes Democratic Primaries With Multimillion-Dollar Barrage

Huff Post  

The 2021 election of Rep. Shontel Brown, center, has become a model for pro-Israel groups hoping to beat back growing pro-Palestinian sympathy among Democrats. “It is entirely consistent with progressive values to support America’s alliance with the Jewish state.” - Marshall Wittmann, AIPAC In response to a small, but significant shift among some congressional Democrats toward greater criticism of the …

Jamaal Bowman topples US Rep. Engel in NY Democratic primary
4 years, 8 months ago

Jamaal Bowman topples US Rep. Engel in NY Democratic primary

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former middle school principal Jamaal Bowman has toppled 16-term U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel in New York’s Democratic primary in another upset victory for the party’s insurgent wing. Bowman said his campaign was anchored in the fight for racial and economic justice “and it resonated in every part of the district.” Alexandra Rojas, executive director of Justice Democrats, …

Jamaal Bowman Unseats Rep. Eliot Engel In New York Primary
4 years, 8 months ago

Jamaal Bowman Unseats Rep. Eliot Engel In New York Primary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Bronx middle school principal Jamaal Bowman ousted New York Rep. Eliot Engel in a June primary, landing a major win for the activist left and a stunning defeat for the Democratic establishment. “I know that he’s experienced it.” “Jamaal Bowman’s victory is proof that New York’s multiracial progressive movement is ascending — and here to stay.” - …

New York: Progressive unseats Democratic incumbent in House race
4 years, 8 months ago

New York: Progressive unseats Democratic incumbent in House race

Al Jazeera  

New York progressive candidate Jamaal Bowman has defeated 16-term incumbent Representative Eliot Engel in the state’s Democratic primary. “But today, that 11-year old boy who was beaten by police is about to be your next Representative.” The New York Times and The Associated Press news agency called the victory more than three weeks after the primary election. Waleed Shahid, a …

Sanders endorses challenger in Democratic primary vs Engel
4 years, 9 months ago

Sanders endorses challenger in Democratic primary vs Engel

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sen. Bernie Sanders announced his support Tuesday for challenger Jamaal Bowman against veteran Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District. The endorsement from the Vermont independent and former presidential candidate comes just days after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also announced her support for Bowman, a 44-year-old educator. “Jamaal understands that low-income families …

Bernie Sanders Endorses Jamaal Bowman, Five Other Progressive Candidates For Congress
4 years, 9 months ago

Bernie Sanders Endorses Jamaal Bowman, Five Other Progressive Candidates For Congress

Huff Post  

Sen. Bernie Sanders is famous for his political independence and left-wing views, but he rarely endorses candidates taking on incumbent Democrats. MANDEL NGAN/Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed progressive House primary challenger Jamaal Bowman and five other congressional candidates on Tuesday, adding another high-profile boost to Bowman’s effort to unseat Rep. Eliot Engel, a powerful New York Democrat. “He is …

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