The Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District has become a heated contest between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer. Early voting has begun, and the election is set for June 25. The race has drawn significant national attention, with substantial financial backing from pro-Israel lobby groups like AIPAC supporting Latimer, who also receives funding from pro-Trump donors. Bowman, a progressive leader, has been vocal about his stance on Israel's actions and has received criticism from some quarters. Polls indicate Latimer leading with 48% to Bowman's 31%, a 17% lead. The outcome of this primary, particularly in Westchester County, could have broader implications for the Democratic Party, reflecting deeper internal divisions.
The hate group @AIPAC—with pro-Netanyahu money—has dollarized the cowardly nest of the Democratic establishment to endorse a corporate challenger to a leading progressive House Democrat, @JamaalBowmanNY in the June 25 primary. This includes cowards on @TheBlackCaucus. Bowman’s…
Congressman @JamaalBowmanNY discussed facing a challenge in the June 25th Democratic primary and the issues at stake in the race. https://t.co/JUhuqiMgJb
This A.M., @NYCComptroller Brad Lander discussed his plan for a lawsuit on congestion pricing and potentially running for mayor. https://t.co/7JzvHNMzCU
Early voting is underway in the heated primary for NY-16. We spent the day in the district catching up with @JamaalBowmanNY and @LatimerforNY talking about the race that's pitting The Squad against the establishment: https://t.co/cGz01BzmY6
Congestion pricing pause jeopardizes NYC projects fighting air pollution in low-income areas https://t.co/1LsWR2uJuN
This month, Governor Hochul killed NYC's congestion pricing scheme—which would have reduced traffic, cut pollution, & expanded public transit The move is bad for NYers—but more broadly it's emblematic of the institutional problems holding US cities back🧵 https://t.co/Sp5AFGUpqW
Congressman @JamaalBowmanNY on facing a challenge in the June 25th Democratic primary and the issues at stake in the race. https://t.co/JUhuqiMgJb
Earlier: @NYCComptroller Brad Lander discussed his plan for a lawsuit on congestion pricing, and more city news. https://t.co/7JzvHNMzCU
Gov. Kathy Hochul spurred controversy when she nixed the real estate-backed congestion pricing program in Manhattan weeks before it was set to take effect. It's a reversal that Two Trees Management's Jed Walentas calls "horrifying" — watch to learn why: https://t.co/rBxzd9NLCq https://t.co/SsAxFbhPCr
The decision to halt congestion pricing impacts communities beyond New York, causing dismay for transit leaders nationwide. As my office is explores all legal avenues to resume New York City’s congestion pricing plan, we'll have more updates soon. https://t.co/a0QCr1kTgj
Up next: Congressman @JamaalBowmanNY talks about facing a challenge in the June 25th Democratic primary and the issues at stake in the race. Tune in now, 93.9FM, AM820 & https://t.co/JE6GnVgu5p.
My statement on Governor Hochul's congestion pricing pause, which was published in the 6/6 edition of my weekly e-newsletter. Sign up here! https://t.co/8waHUoeDck https://t.co/OnnETJuute
NOW: @NYCComptroller Brad Lander discusses his plan for a lawsuit on congestion pricing, and more city news. Tune in, 93.9FM, AM820 & https://t.co/JE6GnVgu5p (and call in 212-433-9692).
Good Monday morning! On today's show: - @NYCComptroller on congestion pricing's "pause" - campaign interview w/@JamaalBowmanNY - @madrid_mike on Latino voters - Muslim listeners share how they're celebrating Eid al-Adha Tune in NOW on 93.9FM, AM820 & https://t.co/JE6GnVgu5p
I'll be live on The @BrianLehrer Show at 10:00 AM to discuss congestion pricing. Tune in! https://t.co/zkmXDP20NE
Jamaal Bowman has given up on changing minds. Now turnout is his only hope. @AJeffNY checks in on the Bowman/Latimer primary, a race with national implications that could come down to turnout in a handful of Westchester County cities: https://t.co/gth6NqUKo8
The Governor’s decision to delay congestion pricing—at the cost of starving the MTA of $15 billion—is ‘irresponsible’ and ‘destructive.’ It’s not only bad morals and bad economics. It’s bad politics. My interview with Streetsblog. I did not mince words—at all.…
POLITICO NGO: Jamaal Bowman’s challenger is the Cher of suburban New York https://t.co/dWLeSaPcev.
Hochul's bet against congestion pricing is backfiring https://t.co/ELtMH6cTiF
POLITICO NGO: Jamaal Bowman’s challenger is the Cher of suburban New York... https://t.co/9o213IwDAH
New York’s governor is refusing to implement congestion pricing out of fear of alienating businesses and suburban voters. But in London, tying congestion pricing to a massive expansion of public transit has built enduring cross-class support for it. https://t.co/NvSIJ0XVxu
2024 #NY16 Democratic Primary: George Latimer 48% (+17) Jamaal Bowman (Inc) 31% .@EmersonPolling, 425 LV, 6/6-8 https://t.co/J6gIHkfAuq
Up Close 6/16/24: Jamaal Bowman vs. George Latimer, the battle for NY's 16th Congressional District https://t.co/hGpBqhP9TY https://t.co/POEj5jF5zN
🚨 NY District 16 (map pictured) has an opportunity to boot antisemite Jamaal Bowman OUT OF OFFICE. https://t.co/Wdt1COXeJ9
The pro-Israel lobby is spending millions to defeat one of the most progressive and effective elected leaders in the US Congress. @JamaalBowmanNY - who is calling out Israel's war crimes - needs support urgently before his critical election on June 25. Watch the video. ⬇️ https://t.co/VIJHeca6FE
The pro-Israel lobby is spending millions to defeat one of the most progressive and effective elected leaders in the US Congress. Jamaal Bowman - who is calling out Israel's war crimes - needs support urgently before his critical election on June 25. Watch the video. ⬇️ https://t.co/HW8mRHnL2C
Here's what to watch in the heated Jamaal Bowman-George Latimer Democratic primary. https://t.co/uPvXJVU9DU
Outgoing NYC Transit chief warns congestion pricing pause could lead to subway failures https://t.co/cCAKJlxhSf
.@JamaalBowmanNY is a strong, principled leader, and we need his voice in Congress. Right-wing donors, including AIPAC, are spending millions to support his opponent. We must fight back!
New York’s most prominent business leaders, longtime supporters of the congestion pricing proposal, are angry at Gov. Kathy’s Hochul’s decision to postpone implementation. https://t.co/rDTcfl5YiK
Advocates say congestion pricing pause sticks NYers with $20B of time lost to traffic https://t.co/pzsFRpo6Bq
Up Close: Jamaal Bowman vs. George Latimer, the battle for NY's 16th Congressional District https://t.co/1QaBRgY6RS https://t.co/iiWW364fZG
Early voting in NY-16 began yesterday, and I cannot stress enough the importance of this election. Jamaal is up against an AIPAC candidate who accepts pro-Trump donor funding. We need someone in Congress who will fight for our communities, not compromise them. #VoteJamaal https://t.co/WoYeZxApF5
New York scrapped plans to implement congestion pricing out of fear of alienating businesses and suburban voters. But in London, tying congestion pricing to a massive expansion of public transit has built enduring cross-class support for it. https://t.co/NvSIJ0XVxu
Jamaal Bowman primary reignites civil war among Democrats https://t.co/8XmNCyimb6