"George Latimer Takes on Jamaal Bowman in Contentious Congressional Race"

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has officially announced his campaign for the 16th Congressional District, setting up a Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Latimer's entry into the race poses a serious threat to Bowman, who has gained national recognition as a progressive voice. While Latimer has been courted by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), he downplayed the AIPAC connection and stated that the race should not be solely focused on Israel. The primary is expected to be expensive, with AIPAC potentially spending $100 million to oust progressive congress members. The race could serve as a litmus test for moderate policies versus progressive ideology within the Democratic Party.