George Latimer defeats Jamaal Bowman in bitter NY primary fought over Israel
For pro-Israel Democrats, Bowman’s loss marked a significant victory in a year of widespread protest against Israel on the left.
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Beyond Bowman: Israel and Gaza are a factor in down-ballot NYC races, too
It's not just Bowman and Congress: Progressives in local races have also made criticism of Israel central to their campaigns.
Jamaal Bowman at Bronx campaign rally: AIPAC is ‘destroying our democracy’
The Saturday event — which included speeches by fellow progressives Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders — was part of a last-ditch effort by the congressman to keep his seat.
