• bobburger@fedia.io
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    5 days ago

    I thinking Bowman might have missed the Overton window in his district:

    Bowman’s troubles started last fall, when he began speaking out in the days after Oct. 7 as one of Congress’s leading critics of Israel’s war with Hamas. His stand — for a cease-fire and against American military aid — galvanized younger Democrats and the party’s left flank. But in a heavily Jewish district, it also helped foment a backlash that led Jewish leaders to recruit a formidable primary challenger, George Latimer; prompted a pro-Israel lobby to pump a record-shattering $15 million into the race; and eventually lit a match under old tensions over race, class and ideology.

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    Link to donate to Bowman’s campaign

    • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
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      5 days ago

      “We’re gonna show fucking AIPAC the motherfucking power of the South Bronx.”

      — Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), at a rally, apparently not knowing his congressional district doesn’t include the South Bronx.

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    6 days ago

    What, no, democrats wouldnt dream of primarying an incumbent. Oh nevermind, its a progressive incumbent.

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      6 days ago

      Take the money then use it for something they are against. And make sure it’s known that’s where the contribution came from.