The Jewish Democratic Council of America is throwing its support behind two Democratic candidates challenging members of the so-called 'Squad' who have expressed anti-Israel views, the first time the group has opposed sitting Democratic incumbents. The organization endorsed George Latimer, the Westchester county executive who is challenging Rep.
of the so-called “Squad” who have expressed anti-Israel views, the first time the group has opposed sitting Democratic incumbents., on Thursday. Both Bowman and Bush have been critical of Israeli military action in Gaza and have accused the country of “genocide.”
The council’s chair-elect, Susie Stern, called Latimer an ally to Jewish members of the district. Latimer has also received an endorsement from the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC.
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