Jamaal Bowman, a first-term congressman from New York, has earned the backing of a local Jewish progressive group in his re-election bid this year amid fierce criticism from his left-wing and Socialist allies over his support of Israel. The Jewish Vote, formed in 2018 by leaders of Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ), made the decision to re-endorse Bowman in New York’s 16th congressional district following a rigorous discussion with its members last week. “In a time when our democracy is at stake, we must recognize that Congressman Bowman is one of our best fighters,” Rachel McCullough, the Jewish...
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