Rep. Jamaal Bowman Faces AIPAC's $14.5M Opposition, Sanders Backs Him in Tuesday's NY Primary

Jun 22, 2024, 09:59 PM

In a heated primary race, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) is facing significant opposition from AIPAC, which has poured $14.5 million into efforts to unseat him. Bowman, an outspoken critic of Israel, has drawn support from prominent progressives including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Nydia Velázquez, who joined him at a rally in the Bronx. The rally was marked by high energy and passionate speeches, with Bowman emphasizing the fight against billionaire super PACs and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sanders also addressed the crowd, affirming Israel's right to self-defense but criticizing its broader actions against Palestinians. Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the event, protesting Bowman's stance and the presence of AIPAC. AOC made a notable entrance to the rally with Cardi B's music playing. George Latimer is challenging Bowman in the primary, set for Tuesday, which is seen as a critical test of the influence of pro-Israel groups in American politics.