Two pro-Israel Democratic challengers to left-wing “Squad” members Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri raised more cash than the incumbents in 2024’s first quarter, according to the latest campaign finance reports.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer brought in $2.2 million between Jan. 1 and March 31 compared to Bowman‘s $1.3 million, Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show. Bush totaled $677,707 during the same time period, while St. Louis prosecutor Wesley Bell reported $960,392.
The two “Squad” members have been critical of Israel’s counteroffensive in Gaza following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, which killed roughly 1,200 individuals. Bell and Latimer have since launched their campaigns, making their support for Israel a key point of their message.
Both challengers roughly doubled the amount of cash on hand that the incumbent Democrats had entering April, with Latimer and Bell reporting $3 million and $1.1 million in the bank, respectively, according to FEC data.
Latimer spent roughly $56,000 more than Bowman during the first fundraising quarter, while Bush outpaced Bell by nearly $138,000, the campaign finance data shows.
A Mellman Group/Democratic Majority For Israel (DMFI) PAC survey released on April 4 found Latimer 17 points ahead of Bowman, with 13% of Democratic primary voters remaining undecided. An early February MOScout and Remington poll indicated that Bell was leading Bush by 22 points, and 18% weren’t yet sure of their choice.
Bowman’s primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District is on June 25, while Bush’s election for Missouri’s First Congressional District won’t be held until Aug. 6.
Bowman and Bush have repeatedly called for a ceasefire while opposing several pieces of legislation voicing support for Israel and condemning Hamas and antisemitism.
Conversely, several prominent pro-Israel groups — including the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), the DMFI PAC, and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) — have thrown their support behind Latimer and Bell.
Bowman also came under fire for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol office building ahead of a crucial vote on government funding in late September, which he ultimately received a misdemeanor for.
The Cook Political Report characterizes both seats as in the “Solid Democrat” category for 2024.
The campaigns for Bowman, Bush, Latimer, and Bell did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s requests for comment.
All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- ‘Deleterious effect’: Dems worried anti-Israel protests at convention could throw wrench in Biden’s campaign - May 25, 2024
- Republican governor calls special session to help ensure Biden is on state’s ballot - May 24, 2024
- Exclusive: Swing-state Dem senator says concerns about males competing in female sports are ‘unfounded’ - May 23, 2024
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
