Jamaal Bowman Battles George Latimer in Heated New York Primary
Bowman's progressive platform clashes with Latimer's establishment credentials amid contentious Israel-Hamas debate.
- Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces a strong primary challenge from George Latimer, a seasoned Westchester County Executive.
- Former Rep. Mondaire Jones endorses Latimer, criticizing Bowman's stance on Israel as harmful to Jewish constituents.
- Bowman, a progressive, positions himself as an outsider against the establishment-backed Latimer.
- Latimer emphasizes his long-standing local political experience and accuses Bowman of seeking national fame over district needs.
- The primary race highlights deep divisions within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas conflict.