A Far-Left Congressman, Jamaal Bowman, Loses J Street Support in Democratic Primary, as Challenger Gains Key Local Endorsements

The Squad member has become embroiled in a series of controversies involving his anti-Israel stance, ultimately resulting in the progressive Jewish group withdrawing their endorsement. Meanwhile, his moderate challenger, George Latimer, continues to pick up key endorsements.

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Representative Jamaal Bowman during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, at Valhalla, New York. AP/John Minchillo, file

On Friday, a Jewish progressive advocacy group, J Street, rescinded its endorsement of a far-left congressman, Jamaal Bowman of New York. J Street in its decision to withdraw support reportedly accused Mr. Bowman of “singling out” Israel for the war in Gaza and alleging it was guilty of genocide.

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