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Pro-Palestinian Progressive Candidates Face Setbacks in New York Primaries

Jamaal Bowman's defeat and other losses signal challenges for the Democratic Socialists of America amid high campaign spending.

  • Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the 'Squad,' lost his primary to moderate Democrat George Latimer by a significant margin.
  • Progressive candidates in New York saw limited success, with only one likely pick-up in the Assembly.
  • Heavy spending by pro-Israel groups played a key role in the outcomes of several races.
  • Some Democrats view these results as a shift towards centrist politics within the party.
  • Upcoming primaries, including that of Rep. Cori Bush, may further test the influence of progressive candidates.
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