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Progressives unleash fury on AIPAC after Bowman loss

Progressives have been complaining loudly about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since the defeat of Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York weakened the brigade’s power. AIPAC is one of the biggest forces opposing Bowman, and has been active in the race, pouring millions of dollars into a long-shot campaign to elect Westchester County […]

Bowman ouster spells trouble for House progressives on Israel

House progressives suffered a heavy blow on Tuesday night after one of their leading members, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), lost his primary challenge — spelling disaster for other progressives like Bowman who are being targeted for their anti-Israel stances. Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated Bowman, 59.6% to 40.4% as of 11:15 p.m. Eastern time. […]

Trump, progressives suffer a rough night: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Tuesday’s elections in Colorado, New York, South Carolina and Utah saw the first defeats of incumbent Democratic House members in primary elections this season, as well as the defeat of several candidates endorsed by President Trump. The progressive wing of the Democratic Party suffered a major blow when Rep. Jamaal Bowman (NY) lost to moderate […]

Bowman loses New York primary in blow to progressives

George Latimer defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District, dealing a brutal blow to progressives in the most divisive election of this Democratic primary season, Decision Desk Headquarters predicts. Latimer, the Westchester County Executive, defeated Bowman in a fierce contest that became a proxy war […]