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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
New York Representative Jamaal Bowman, a prominent left-wing Democrat, faces a tough primary challenge from George Latimer, fueled by his controversial stance on Israel's war with Hamas. The race has attracted significant attention and funding, highlighting deep divisions within the Democratic Party over issues of race, class, and ideology.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC and the Working Families Party of New York have rescinded their endorsements of former Rep. Mondaire Jones after he endorsed George Latimer, the primary challenger to Rep. Jamaal Bowman. This decision comes amid a contentious primary where Israel's conflict in Gaza is a central issue. Jones defended his endorsement, citing differences with Bowman on Israel, while Progressive Caucus leaders criticized Jones for undermining Democratic unity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Mondaire Jones, a former ally of Rep. Jamaal Bowman, has endorsed Bowman's challenger, George Latimer, in the upcoming Democratic primary due to Bowman's criticism of Israel. This endorsement highlights the deep divisions within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas conflict and may also serve Jones' political interests as he seeks to unseat a Republican in a nearby district.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Rep. Jamaal Bowman criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for writing "Finish them" on an Israeli bomb, calling her actions "disgusting" and "genocidal." Bowman condemned U.S. support for Israel amid rising civilian casualties in Gaza and urged President Biden to halt military aid. The criticism comes as Bowman faces a tight primary against pro-Israel opponent George Latimer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Rep. Mike Lawler engaged in a heated exchange over border policy, with Bowman criticizing Lawler for speaking on the issue without having visited the border. Lawler admitted he hadn't been to the border, prompting Bowman to accuse him of speaking like an expert on topics he hadn't experienced firsthand. The exchange occurred amidst House Republicans' demands to link aid to Ukraine with changes to border policy, while Senate Democrats unveiled a national security package that includes measures targeting the southern border.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, clashed with Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, during a heated exchange on CNN over the border crisis. Bowman criticized Lawler for speaking on the issue without having visited the U.S. southern border, while boasting about his own trips there. The confrontation touched on topics such as the treatment of Israel and the government's handling of the migrant situation. Both lawmakers talked over each other, prompting the host to intervene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Three House Democrats, Chris Pappas, Jahana Hays, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, joined Republicans in voting to censure "Squad" Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building. Bowman had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and agreed to pay a $1,000 fine. The resolution, introduced by GOP Rep. Lisa McClain, was passed after a failed attempt by Democrats to stop it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans for wasting time on the motion instead of addressing pressing issues. Bowman is the 27th lawmaker to be censured by the House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Republican-led House has voted to censure Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in September, causing the evacuation of a House office building during efforts to avert a government shutdown. The resolution passed largely along party lines, with Bowman becoming the 27th House member to be censured. The resolution was sponsored by a Republican representative who accused Bowman of causing chaos and hindering House business. Democrats criticized the censure as trivial and a waste of time, highlighting the lack of censure for colleagues involved in the January 6th election overturn attempt. Bowman, who pleaded guilty to the charge, explained that he pulled the fire alarm by mistake while rushing to vote. The censure vote comes as the House increasingly uses this symbolic punishment against members.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
New York Democratic representative Jamaal Bowman responds to his censure by House Republicans, calling the Republican House "unserious and unproductive." Bowman expresses gratitude to Democratic colleagues for their support and emphasizes his regret, apology, and accountability for his actions. He criticizes his Republican colleagues for prioritizing relitigating settled matters over addressing urgent issues such as healthcare costs, gun violence, and education. Bowman sees their targeting of him as a testament to the importance of his voice in pushing back against harmful policies. He vows to continue serving his constituents and the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The House is set to vote on a GOP-led resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a House office building. Censure is a significant rebuke but does not carry an explicit penalty. Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering the fire alarm. Republicans have led efforts to censure two other Democrats since June. Bowman and other Democrats have spoken out against the censure effort.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by City & State New York
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The House of Representatives is on track to censure Representative Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, for setting off a fire alarm in a House office building during a congressional spending battle. The censure resolution, introduced by Representative Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan, survived a vote, with 216 Republicans voting to keep it alive. Bowman pleaded guilty to a single false fire alarm charge and paid a $1,000 fine. Censure resolutions have become common tools for partisan criticism in the deeply polarized House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The House is set to consider a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a House office building, causing an evacuation. Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering the alarm. Censure is a significant rebuke but carries no explicit penalty. The House will vote on a motion to block the censure resolution, and if unsuccessful, a later vote will determine whether to censure the congressman. This comes after the recent expulsion of GOP Rep. George Santos.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
George Latimer, the Westchester County Executive, has officially launched his Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the left-wing "Squad." Latimer criticized Bowman's leadership and controversial stances, including comments viewed as anti-Israel and pulling a fire alarm in the House of Representatives. Latimer, a well-known New York Democrat, aims to deliver real progressive results and has garnered support from voters who want a congressman supportive of Israel. Bowman, who defeated a three-term incumbent in 2020, has faced criticism for his positions on Israel and has been endorsed by groups like Justice Democrats and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Republican Representative Lisa McClain has introduced a privileged resolution to censure Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building during a vote on government funding. Bowman admitted to activating the alarm by mistake and has already pleaded guilty to one count of falsely pulling a fire alarm. The resolution comes after former Republican Representative George Santos introduced a resolution to expel Bowman, but was expelled himself before the vote could take place. Republicans allege that Bowman pulled the alarm to delay the funding vote, while Bowman maintains it was unintentional and apologizes for any confusion caused.