'Rep. Bowman and I have very different views on Israel,' Jones said.
Reps. Mondaire Jones and Jamaal Bowman at a "Just Majority" Supreme Court reform press conference on April 30, 2023. Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Just Majority. said Thursday that the Congressional Progressive Caucus' political arm rescinded its endorsement of his comeback bid after he endorsed an opponent to Rep. Jamaal Bowman .
Jones said he was "horrified" by Bowman's comments on Israel and that he spoke to Jewish constituents who "feel anxiety, anger, and fear due to Rep. Bowman's words and actions." Progressive Caucus PAC Executive Director Evan Brown confirmed the development. Brown said it was due to "a number of factors" and was a "unanimous decision" by the PAC's board, which is made up of CPC members.Jones and Bowman were elected to Congress in 2020 in adjacent district – both including portions of Westchester – as trailblazing Black progressives and allies.
Jones was a prominent member of the Progressive Caucus and seen as a friend of the progressive "Squad," of which Bowman is a part, though generally more pro-Israel. Lawler's campaign has accused Jones of obscuring past progressive views on issues like law enforcement and immigration.Share on linkedin
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