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politics1 year ago

Maxine Dexter Defeats Jayapal's Sister in Oregon Primary Despite 'Squad' Endorsement

Susheela Jayapal, sister of Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, lost the Democratic primary in Oregon's third congressional district to Maxine Dexter, despite backing from prominent progressive figures like The Squad and Bernie Sanders. Dexter, a state representative, won with 51% of the vote compared to Jayapal's 29%, raising concerns for far-left candidates nationwide. The race saw significant outside spending, with Dexter's campaign benefiting from $3 million in supportive ads. This loss highlights the challenges progressive candidates face against more moderate Democrats.

via Daily Mail|
#campaign-finance#democratic-primary#oregon
politics1 year ago

"The Squad's Dilemma: Navigating the Crossroads"

The House Democratic "Squad" is facing a tough crossroads as its members, including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, and Summer Lee, grapple with personal controversies, criminal investigations, and serious primary challenges. The group's aggressive fundraising reflects their awareness of the political peril they face, with concerns about outside money from groups like AIPAC. Despite the challenges, the Squad remains committed to their nonconformist, activist-inspired approach to legislating and vows to continue fighting for their constituents.

via POLITICO|
#aipac#democratic-party#politics
politics1 year ago

Ocasio-Cortez Addresses Genocide Accusations in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez avoided directly labeling Israel's bombardment of Gaza as genocide during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," acknowledging the concerns of Americans using the term while emphasizing the mass inhumanity faced by Gazans. She pointed out that the International Court of Justice has not determined whether Israel is committing genocide but stressed Israel's responsibility to prevent it. Ocasio-Cortez did not use the term herself but highlighted young people's appall at the violence and indiscriminate loss of life in the conflict.

via HuffPost|
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#genocide#israel-gaza-conflict
politics2 years ago

"NY Dem Challenges 'Squad' Member Over Israel Stance and Fire Alarm Fiasco"

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has filed paperwork to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District. Speculation about Latimer's candidacy has been fueled by concerns over Bowman's comments on Israel, which some voters view as anti-Israel. Latimer, a Democrat powerhouse in the area, has not yet made a public announcement about his candidacy. While Bowman's support appears to be waning, he recently received an endorsement from the progressive Working Families Party.

via Fox News|
#democratic-primary#george-latimer#israel
politics2 years ago

'Squad' Dems reject honoring fallen police officers.

Two members of "the Squad," Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush, were the only Democrats to vote against a resolution honoring police officers killed in the line of duty during National Police Week. The resolution passed with unanimous support from Republicans and nearly all Democrats, amending H.Res. 363 title to read: "Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty." The two representatives did not immediately explain their vote, but claimed that community safety is a top priority for them.

via Fox News|
#democrats#law-enforcement#national-police-week
politics2 years ago

The TikTok Ban Debate: Views and Reactions.

Rep. Cori Bush, a member of "the Squad," has joined other lawmakers in opposing a ban on TikTok, arguing that Congress should pass comprehensive data privacy legislation instead of targeting one company. While she has concerns about privacy and misinformation risks posed by TikTok, she has not seen sufficient evidence to justify a nationwide ban. Bush also noted that prohibiting the use of the app in the U.S. would represent an unprecedented and disproportionate step given its popularity and value as a platform for organizing, small businesses, and community building.

via The Hill|
#cori-bush#data-privacy#national-security