🧵 1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman of 'The Squad' loses primary race to moderate George Latimer. Latimer leads 54.5% to 45.5% with 53% reporting. #politics
🧵 1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman of 'The Squad' loses primary race to moderate George Latimer. Latimer leads 54.5% to 45.5% with 53% reporting. #politics
🧵 2. AIPAC emerges victorious after pouring $14 million in ads to boost Latimer in the most expensive House race ever. Bowman's defeat highlights Democratic party divisions over Israel-Hamas conflict.
🧵 3. Bowman, known for progressive views, was endorsed by 'The Squad' members AOC, Tlaib, Cori Bush, along with Senators Sanders and Warren. His pro-Palestinian stance faced criticism.
🧵 4. Bowman's defeat, predicted by pollsters, adds to the list of incumbents losing primaries this year. Latimer is expected to win in the blue District 16 in November.
🧵 5. The race unfolded amid controversy over Bowman's past actions, including pulling a fire alarm and dismissing Israeli hostage abuse accounts. His defeat marks a significant shift in NY politics.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/squad-member-jamaal-bowman-loses-primary-race-moderate