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FILE - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to board a helicopter after announcing his resignation, Aug. 10, 2021, in New York. On Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department reached a settlement with the state of New York to resolve a sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Cuomo, confirming allegations from the damaging misconduct probe that led to the Democrat's resignation.
Bowman is facing the toughest primary of any progressive House “Squad” Democrat, with polls showing him down by double digits. The gap is largely due to his critical position against Israel during the war in Gaza. Cuomo urged primary voters to vote against him on Tuesday, hitting him on his Israel stance and past fire alarm controversy.today,” he said in a post on X. “The message is clear: anti-semitism in any and all forms will not be tolerated in New York.
The message is clear: anti-semitism in any and all forms will not be tolerated in New York. And you can’t call yourself a progressive without making progress.Bowman stirred controversy in 2023 when he pulled a fire alarm during a government funding vote, causing Congress to be evacuated. Though he was censured, no House Ethics investigation ensued. He said he thought the fire alarm was a lever that would open the door he was trying to get through.
Largely due to the $15 million thrown in by United Democracy Project, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC, Bowman’s primary race has become the most expensive House race in history, clocking in at $25 million and counting. AIPAC set its sights on Bowman after he became openly critical of Israel during its war with Hamas.High-profile figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen.
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