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85. An AIPAC cash dump can nudge the needle 1-2 % points

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Jun 26, 2024, 10:02 PM

Jun 2024

He lost by a 17-pt landslide.

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NY-16: Bowman's taking it well. [View all] RandySF Jun 2024 OP

Am I allowed to say he won't be missed? madaboutharry Jun 2024 #1

Maybe not. nycbos Jun 2024 #4

Thanks for helping. madaboutharry Jun 2024 #9

I think the best way to phrase it Pototan Jun 2024 #38

Wow, proof that this was a fantastic win. He is the one trying Nixie Jun 2024 #2

EXACTLY right Nixie... democratsruletheday Jun 2024 #25

I think what Bowman is doing Pototan Jun 2024 #37

Sucks when it's Russia Bok_Tukalo Jun 2024 #3

Are you suggesting RandySF Jun 2024 #5

I mean, we actually know who spent millions on him, right? Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2024 #10

Jewish Americans!!! OMG how scary!!! tritsofme Jun 2024 #13

Specifically the PAC that supports Trump and election deniers Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2024 #35

The one where Joe Biden and Hakeem Jeffries are amongst the biggest recipients? tritsofme Jun 2024 #36

If I recall correctly isn't our President Joe Biden the biggest recipient all time of AIPAC money? nt kelly1mm Jun 2024 #52

PACs aren't a good thing Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #48

Bowman held a fundraiser in VA with Nihad Awad, who is actively working to defeat President Biden. lapucelle Jun 2024 #58

What Exactly are you saying? Bowman Lost Because of Cha Jun 2024 #15

I probably would've voted for Bowman if I was in his district, yet everything you say is true ColinC Jun 2024 #29

TY for looking at the reality.. I would have voted for Cha Jun 2024 #31

Keep working on it JoseBalow Jun 2024 #40

American Jews are not Israel and have a right to their opinion and to spend their money as they choose. Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #78

Guess Hillary was right, again Deuxcents Jun 2024 #6

All this weirdo is proving is that the Democratic voters in that district are incredibly wise and willing to acknowledge tritsofme Jun 2024 #7

Correct... democratsruletheday Jun 2024 #27

Yeesh, what a crybaby DinahMoeHum Jun 2024 #8

So the PAC that loves Trump and election deniers Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2024 #11

You mean the PAC that Joe Biden and Hakeem Jeffries are top recipients of? tritsofme Jun 2024 #14

And, Nancy Pelosi! Cha Jun 2024 #16

AIPAC strongly supported Bowman before. Igel Jun 2024 #18

But, but, but they only support Republicans LeftInTX Jun 2024 #90

Latimer also endorsed by a Jewish PAC RandySF Jun 2024 #19

nope. saying that voter disenchantment in all likelihood stopdiggin Jun 2024 #20

I'm going to guess that the firefighters Pototan Jun 2024 #39

Radical idea Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #49

Isn't that the PAC that has given the most donations to (checks notes ....) President Biden? nt kelly1mm Jun 2024 #54

Bowman raised funds with Nihad Awad whose mission is to defeat President Biden. lapucelle Jun 2024 #59

+1 betsuni Jun 2024 #60

I guess some PACS are better than other PACS, and some money is darker than other money? It would seem to be... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2024 #62

As I knew he would.. "dark money" dark money" dark money" Cha Jun 2024 #12

Seriously? Tesha Jun 2024 #17

It was a closed primary RandySF Jun 2024 #21

And, many didn't like that Bowman voted Against Cha Jun 2024 #24

Joe Biden and Hakeem Jeffries are top AIPAC recipients. This narrative is ridiculous. tritsofme Jun 2024 #22

Is it really? Tesha Jun 2024 #26

The recipient of the most AIPAC money of all time is ........ President Biden. Just saying! nt kelly1mm Jun 2024 #55

And is that a good thing??? Tesha Jun 2024 #63

I don't see anything nefarious in that fact, why do you? tritsofme Jun 2024 #66

because money is not speech!!! Tesha Jun 2024 #73

Perhaps some people, AIPAC donations haven't corrupted President Biden or Leader Jeffries. tritsofme Jun 2024 #74

It's a shame that PACS have the influence that they have. choie Jun 2024 #28

NO.. Bowman Lost Because of Bowman. Cha Jun 2024 #23

That "solid Dem" voted against the infrastructure bill. NT Happy Hoosier Jun 2024 #34

Yes, Voted w MAGA. And voted w MAGA against raising the debt ceiling, risking shutdown. emulatorloo Jun 2024 #77

Here's a thought. pink Jun 2024 #44

I don't think our President Biden, the biggest recipient of all time of AIPAC contributions, would kelly1mm Jun 2024 #56

Sea change in the democratic party Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #51

Quite True, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2024 #68

Wasn't that promoted by some people in regards to Nixon back then... electric_blue68 Jun 2024 #83

The Comintern's Slogan In 1933 The Magistrate Jun 2024 #84

Woah! electric_blue68 Jun 2024 #87

Who wants Latimer to lose in November? LeftInTX Jun 2024 #89

Stop attacking Democrats and the Us (progressives, good) vs Them (establishment, centrist, bad) betsuni Jun 2024 #88

ah yes. the fire alarm ProfessorPlum Jun 2024 #70

So uh...no thoughts on his rape denial, 9/11 trutherism, or the other things mentioned by the poster? tritsofme Jun 2024 #71

Good luck getting a reply. orange jar Jun 2024 #75

I did mention two other pretty egregious issues Dorian Gray Jun 2024 #79

Mahalo for this, DG. Cha Jun 2024 #76

yes. yes we did ProfessorPlum Jun 2024 #69

Sore loser. nt LexVegas Jun 2024 #30

George Latimers' Excellent CNN interview! Cha Jun 2024 #32

Blame Jewish money. How original. NT Happy Hoosier Jun 2024 #33

Yeah, Not looking at himself and why he may have lost so badly. Cha Jun 2024 #41

Most expensive House primary ever krawhitham Jun 2024 #43

Don't care. When a candidate loses... Happy Hoosier Jun 2024 #65

A) he won't be missed, b) He's not wrong krawhitham Jun 2024 #42

Bowman wants everyone "outraged" like he is.. maybe if Cha Jun 2024 #45

Anyone see the ads that "brainwashed" everyone? What wasn't true? What's the conspiracy theory? betsuni Jun 2024 #46

+++ Cha Jun 2024 #47

"What is not being reported and considered by the MSM and far left advocates.. " Cha Jun 2024 #50

That's what an article I saw said, most ads were about the infrastructure bill and other votes. betsuni Jun 2024 #53

How do you brainwash with facts? Cha Jun 2024 #57

Best news I've heard all week, and it's only Tuesday!!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2024 #61

I'm Over the Moon, Tarheel.. I wanted Cha Jun 2024 #72

And he pulled in the heaviest of heavy hitters on the progressive wing, and it still didn't didn't help. It would... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2024 #80

Every time. their Go To. Cha Jun 2024 #81

If he has a political future, he should have learned a lesson. kentuck Jun 2024 #64

The differences between the two parties Red Mountain Jun 2024 #67

I am amused that Bowman thinks that it is okay for him to use dark money but not anyone else LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #82

An AIPAC cash dump can nudge the needle 1-2 % points Tarc Jun 2024 #85

"The Real Reason Bowman Lost" From someone in his District Who Tried To Help him When he First Won in 2020 Cha Jun 2024 #86

That's how to do politics! betsuni Jun 2024 #91

Well put, betsuni! Especially this part and everything else... Cha Jun 2024 #92

If Latimer had a 17 point lead before AIPAC aired ads, why the "brainwashing" hysteria? betsuni Jun 2024 #93

Yeah, it is "instultig".. that's why Cha Jun 2024 #94