Representative Jamaal Bowman most known for being charged for pulling a fire alarm at the U.S. Capitol to stall a Congressional vote is now seeing his campaign for re-election going down in flames.
New York Democratic Representative Jamaal Bowman, known recently for a dramatic delay of a congressional vote triggered by a Capitol Hill fire alarm, finds himself in a tough spot as he heads towards the upcoming primary, reports the New York Post.
Facing a challenging bid for reelection in the 16th Congressional District, Bowman trails significantly behind his Democratic contender, George Latimer, according to recent polling. A survey conducted by Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill reveals Latimer holding a commanding lead of 17 points, with 48% of the vote in his favor compared to Bowman's 31%. Meanwhile, 21% of voters remain undecided.
The considerable gap in support appears to stem, in part, from differing stances on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Latimer has emerged as a staunch supporter of Israel, while Bowman has faced criticism for previously labeling Israel as an "apartheid" state—a statement he later retracted following backlash, notes the New York Post. Survey data indicates that 45% of voters align with Latimer's pro-Israel stance, while 29% lean towards Bowman's position, reflecting the broader national discourse on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
.png)