Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York announced on social media Friday that he was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate, joining the backing of all the leading candidates except Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
After Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer withdrew her name as a candidate, Bowman, a member of the anti-Israel brigade, took to Twitter to voice his support for Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
Since Gretchen Whitmer I believe I did not take myself into account Tim Waltz or Andy Beshear KY She would be a great running mate for Vice President Harris.
Both are dedicated public servants who prioritize jobs, child care and public schools, which is exactly what we need.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) August 2, 2024
Bowman faced significant backlash after posting his message for excluding Shapiro, with many commenters accusing him of being anti-Semitic. (RELATED: Democratic leaders back 'Squad' members one week after major blowback against group)
I know, I know, anyone but the Jews.
Bye, Jamal. 👋
— Evan Ross (@MrEvanRoss) August 2, 2024
As long as you're not Jewish, you're okay, Jamal?
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) Stop Antisemitism August 2, 2024
You lost your seat because of anti-Semitism, and now you continue to disparage and attack Shapiro because he's Jewish! You are truly reprehensible! 🤮🤮🤮🤮
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) August 2, 2024
Bowman is expected to lose to moderate George Latimer in the June 2024 primary, according to NBC News. reportThe race, which comes amid the contentious war in Gaza, has exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party. The race between Bowman and Latimer was the most expensive House primary in history, with more than $25 million spent on ads, according to data from AdImpact.
