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Jewish Democratic group backs primary challengers of ‘Squad’ Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush

The Jewish Democratic Council of America endorsed Wesley Bell for Jamaal Bowman's seat and George Latimer for Cori Bush's as they prioritize abortion rights, democracy, safer communities, gun violence, healthcare, supporting Israel, and combating antisemitism.
JDCA also endorsed several Senate and House Democratic candidates for the 2024 election, with a pledge of $1.5 million for the November elections but will not spend money on primary fights.
Bowman and Bush faced criticism for previous voting patterns, with Bush trailing Bell in public polls before the primary due to a Justice Department probe, while Bowman was fined $1,000 for causing a disturbance in a House office building.

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New York Post

Jewish Democratic group backs primary challengers of ‘Squad’ Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush

A leading progressive and pro-Israel lobbying group announced Thursday it is backing Democratic primary challengers to “Squad” Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Washington Examiner

‘Squad’ challengers receive endorsement of Jewish Democratic group - Washington Examiner

The Jewish Democratic Council of America is throwing its support behind two Democratic candidates challenging members of the so-called “Squad” who have expressed anti-Israel views, the first time the group has opposed sitting Democratic incumbents. The organization endorsed George Latimer, the Westchester county executive who is challenging Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), and St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, running against incumbe…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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