Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost Tuesday to Westchester County Mayor George Latimer in the primary for New York's 16th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
Bowman, who has served in Congress since 2021, lost to Latimer, who is backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)., Associated Press ProjectedAfter much scandal and controversy, Bowman became the first progressive “team” member to be successfully defeated by a moderate challenger. (Related: 'We'll show them who we are!': Squad Dem blasts Gaza ceasefire at election rally)
“Jamaal Bowman isn't going anywhere,” Bowman told the crowd. Supporter “Let's start with a big win,” he said after Tuesday's loss, according to The New York Times.
“I don't need a campaign ad to tell you who George Latimer is. You know who I am,” Latimer said. victory “I don't see an election as a blank check. It's a promissory note from me to you,” Trump said in a speech Tuesday, The New York Times reported.
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent-VT), and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attend a rally at St. Mary's Park in the Bronx borough of New York City on June 22, 2024. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Bowman's loss comes in the wake of multiple scandals and dismal poll results, with a recent Emerson College Poll/PIX11/The Hill showing the incumbent trailing Latimer by 17 points. voteMore recently, Bowman has faced backlash for her comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and her criticism of pro-Israel lobbyists like AIPAC.
in November 17th MeetingBowman said the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas was promoted while speaking to pro-Palestinian protesters. TikTok Videos“There is still no evidence that babies have been decapitated or women have been raped. But they still continue to use it. [lie] He later retracted this statement, Apologized. (RELATED: Jamaal Bowman reportedly asked Jewish leaders to take photos with him to prove he's not anti-Semitic)
At Saturday's rally, Bowman continued his criticism of Israel lobbyists, yelling, “We're going to show AIPAC the power of the f**king South Bronx.” Bowman's rally was in the South Bronx, but notably, his district.
Jamaal Bowman should sound the fire alarm again because he translator today.
The message is clear: anti-Semitism in any form will not be tolerated in New York, and you cannot call yourself a progressive without making progress.
Vote now! 🗳️
—Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) June 25, 2024
However, Latimer supports Israel's continued war with Hamas. Accepting millions Campaign funding from AIPAC.
AIPAC Converges Approximately $15 a million The protest against Bowman was conducted through one of its affiliated groups, the United Democracy Project. The New York TimesBowman's race has since become the most expensive House primary in history, costing about $25 million, the paper said. Punchbowl News.
Bowman has also been campaigning with Democratic allies Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York for reelection. At a rally with Ocasio-Cortez, Bowman chanted “cease and desist now, let's turn it up” and said his race was “masses vs. money.”
“We're going to win, we're going to take on AIPAC, we're going to take on Wall Street,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a video from the rally.
AOC and Jamaal Bowman behave strangely while Bowman is campaigning for re-election in the Bronx.
“Guys, ceasefire right now. That's what we're doing. Ceasefire right now. Let's spice it up.” pic.twitter.com/NzNOf1d6GM
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 22, 2024
Bowman was embroiled in a scandal after he pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building during a House vote on the Republican spending package on Sept. 30, 2023. Security camera footage showed Bowman ripping a sign off a door and setting off the fire alarm without trying to open the door.
Bowman initially denied setting off the alarm intentionally, claiming he did so by mistake because he thought it would open a locked door.
BREAKING: Video released of Jamaal Bowman setting off a fire alarm to stop people from voting.
In her initial statement, Bowman claimed she was in a rush to vote and accidentally voted by mistake.
The video shows him removing the warning sign and refusing to open the door. pic.twitter.com/IGzmZo72xp
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 26, 2023
“Today, I was rushing to vote and came across a door that's normally open for voting, but today it wasn't open,” Bowman said. statement Sept. 30. “I am embarrassed to admit that I mistakenly thought that pulling the fire alarm would open the doors. I regret this and sincerely apologize for any confusion it may have caused. However, I want to be clear that this was in no way an attempt by me to delay the vote.”
Bowman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges after the incident. He was later censured by the House of Representatives, including Democratic Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, who are members of the “Squad.” Voted against His censure will take place in December 2023.
Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush, a member of the Squad, also faces an uphill battle in the August primary due in part to her anti-Israel stance, and AIPAC has reportedly spent at least $1.5 million so far trying to oppose her. The New York TimesAccording to the Remington Research Group, Bush is trailing by 22 points in a three-way race against Wesley Bell and Missouri Sen. Maria Chappelle Nadal. vote During February.
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