Thursday’s poll shows Westchester County Executive George Latimer leading Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman by 17 points, just two months before the primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District. It has been found.
Latimer is a pro-Israel Democratic challenger to “Squad” members who have criticized the efforts of U.S. allies in Gaza after the Oct. 7 Hamast terrorist attack. left Approximately 1,200 people died. The county executive led Bowman 52% to 35% in the June 25 election, with 13% of Democratic primary voters remaining undecided. according to According to Melman Group/Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) PAC research. (Related article: Democratic Jewish group aims to dismiss two members)
“To be clear, Bowman’s voters are very dissatisfied with him, but they are very impressed with Mr. Latimer in the County Executive. Mr. Latimer’s glowing image and the voters’ support for Mr. Bowman. Combined with his clearly negative ratings, this could cost the incumbent Congressman his seat. Even among Bowman’s voters, opinions are divided on whether he cares about them. , the majority believes Mr. Latimer meets that important test,” DMFI PAC Chairman Mark Melman said in a statement. “It’s simple: George Latimer is highly regarded, Jamal Bowman is widely unpopular.
The poll also found a wide disparity in how Democratic primary voters view candidates’ job performance, with 68% having a positive opinion of Latimer’s job performance. However, only 36% of respondents said the same about Bowman.
HARRISON, NY – July 25: George Latimer speaks as Daybase opens its first hybrid location in Westchester. (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Daybase)
Additionally, the survey results show that 59% of respondents support President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, and 62% want the United States to help Israel.
“When it comes to Israel, the data is clear: Rep. Bowman is out of touch with his constituents,” Melman added. “With a strong campaign, George Latimer is now in a strong position to unseat unpopular Congressman Bowman.”
DMFI PAC announced On Wednesday, he announced his support for both Mr. Latimer and St. Louis County Attorney Wesley Bell, who is challenging Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush, a member of Mr. Bowman’s pro-Palestinian “sect.”
An early February MO Scout/Remington poll found Mr. Bell leading Mr. Bush by 22 points ahead of August’s Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.
The Jewish Democratic Council of America also got thrown It is supporting two pro-Israel challengers, and is the first time the group has endorsed a Democratic incumbent.
Bowman also drew national media coverage and misdemeanor charges when he set off a fire alarm before a contentious September 2023 vote on the agency’s survival.
obtained by @NY1: Video of Congressman Bowman pulling the fire alarm at the Cannon House Office Building on September 30th.
Bowman pleaded guilty in court this morning to “intentionally or knowingly setting off a false fire alarm” in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/HaBBAaLQqI
— Kevin Frey (@KevinFreyTV) October 26, 2023
The Melman Group and DMFI PAC survey surveyed 400 voters in the Bowman district, which is “likely to contest the Democratic primary in June 2024,” from March 26 to March 30, with a margin of plus or minus 4.9%. The error was investigated.
Bowman and Latimer’s campaigns did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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