Races could determine ideological bent of next Congress as voters decide fates of far-right and progressive lawmakersOver the weekend, some of the most prominent progressive Democrats in the country rallied to Jamaal Bowman’s aid in the Bronx, and the Guardian’s Adam Gabbatt was there. We’ll find out later today if it is enough for him to win his primary:It was one of the hottest days of the year in New York City on Saturday – but as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the stage in the Bronx, you wouldn’t know it.Voters will render their verdict on Tuesday in what has become the most expensive House primary in history, as a progressive incumbent Democrat faces a primary challenge from a candidate backed by pro-Israel groups.Jamaal Bowman, the congressman for New York’s 16th district, has faced a vigorous challenge from George Latimer after Bowman criticized Israel’s war on Gaza. Continue reading...
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