Progressive House Democrats and Israel Conflict

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Progressive House Democrats accuse Israel of 'war crimes' and 'genocide' in Gaza. Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York becomes the first Squad member to be defeated in a primary election in the 2024 cycle.

Key Points

  • Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York lost in a primary election, becoming the first Squad member to be defeated
  • The race was the most expensive congressional primary in history with a total of $25 million spent on ads
  • Rep. Cori Bush faces a tough primary challenge in Missouri

Pros

  • Shines a spotlight on deep divisions within the Democratic Party regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict
  • Highlights the influence of money in politics, particularly in primary elections

Cons

  • Lack of polling data makes the outcome of Rep. Cori Bush's primary challenge uncertain