AOC Rages After Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary Over Anti-Semitic Controversy

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) expressed intense frustration after her ally, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), lost his primary race this week. Bowman, a prominent member of the far-left "Squad," faced a crushing defeat following his full-on embrace of anti-Semitism in the wake of Hamas' October 7 massacre.

Ocasio-Cortez, who has a notorious history of associating with anti-Semites like Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN), campaigned vigorously for Bowman in the days leading up to his resounding loss. Her response to reporters highlighted her discontent and deflection from the core issue.

“This was about $20 million in big money being spent in a historic sum, unlike any seen in American history, point blank period,” Ocasio-Cortez said, deflecting blame from Democrat leadership's lack of support for Bowman. “And I think we need to have a real conversation about AIPAC. I think that what we do need to have [is] a real conversation about is how a Republican, primarily Republican and largely Republican financed organization is playing and dumping money and playing an extremely divisive role in the Democratic Party.”

Contrary to her claims, AIPAC is a bipartisan organization that has historically supported candidates across the political spectrum.

Key Points:

• Bowman's loss to 70-year-old liberal Democrat George Latimer underscores the rejection of extremism within the Democratic Party.

• Ocasio-Cortez accused Republicans of financing division within the Democratic Party, ignoring the bipartisan nature of AIPAC and failing to address Bowman's anti-Semitic remarks.

• The congresswoman's inability to directly respond to the primary cause of Bowman's defeat his blatant anti-Semitism speaks volumes about her priorities and alignment with extremist views.

Ocasio-Cortez further asserted, “And by the way, it makes it much harder for us to coalition build and to create the winning coalitions that not just can ensure that we have representation at the congressional level,” she continued. “But they are spending this money into our party for a reason, because we need that coalition to win back House majorities. We need that energy and coalition of a progressive base in order to make sure that we win statewide and federally, and Republicans are pouring money to finance these for a reason because people and representatives like Jamaal Bowman can move and reach communities that many other areas of the Democratic Party cannot.”

However, she failed to acknowledge that Bowman lost to a fellow Democrat, not a Republican, highlighting a significant oversight in her argument.

Throughout her statements, Ocasio-Cortez did not address Bowman's anti-Semitic rhetoric, nor did she respond to The Daily Wire’s request for comment on the Democratic Party's interference in Republican primaries during the 2022 midterms.

This primary loss marks a significant moment, showcasing the Democratic Party's internal struggle with extremism and the consequences of embracing divisive ideologies. As the 2024 elections approach, the party must confront these challenges to build a unified and viable path forward.

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