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Record-Breaking Primary Highlights Democratic Divisions on Israel

Jamaal Bowman faces a tough challenge from George Latimer in New York's 16th District as AIPAC spending soars.

  • New York's 16th District primary has become the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, with over $24.8 million spent.
  • AIPAC and its affiliates have invested nearly $15 million to unseat Bowman, who has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
  • Bowman, supported by progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is trailing Latimer in recent polls.
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Bowman but has not actively campaigned for him.
  • The outcome of this primary could signal the influence of big money in future American elections.
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