Published 06/27/2024 7:51:00 a.m.

Jamaal Bowman loss sparks AIPAC concerns among Democrats

Progressive Democrats are concerned about AIPAC's influence in Representative Jamaal Bowman's primary loss, citing issues of money in politics.
AOC highlighted AIPAC as an interloper prioritizing big money over local interests, while Bowman positioned himself as a movement leader against AIPAC's spending.
Representative Mark Pocan criticized the influence of groups like AIPAC, emphasizing the need to protect democracy from being sold to the highest bidder.

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The Hill

Ocasio-Cortez takes aim at AIPAC after Bowman’s loss

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed AIPAC for pouring tens of millions into Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-N.Y.) divisive primary race on Wednesday after Bowman lost the primary to a more moderate Democrat.

06/26/2024 10:50:56 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

Jamaal Bowman loss sparks AIPAC concerns among Democrats

AIPAC spent $14 million to oust Representative Bowman, a New York Democrat who criticized Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza.

06/26/2024 5:13:24 p.m.·United States

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Business Insider

AIPAC is not the only reason Jamaal Bowman lost

Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday became the first Squad member to lose reelection. His loss to George Latimer isn't simply due to AIPAC spending.

06/26/2024 2:06:57 p.m.·United States

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National Review

AIPAC Didn’t Take Down Jamaal Bowman; He Did That All by Himself

New York congressman Jamaal Bowman was destroyed in his Democratic primary not because of outside Jewish money but rather because he angered his own voters, many of whom are Jewish.

06/26/2024 10:24:55 p.m.·United States

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