The progressive group that helped put Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Congress is turning its sights on the congressional district next door.
The progressive group that helped put Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Congress is turning its sights on the congressional district next door, backing a middle school principal in a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Eliot Engel.between the insurgent-left and the party's establishment, including the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which has vowed to back all incumbents.
Justice Democrats and allied groups are focusing this year on targeting moderate Democrats in safe blue districts, rather than emphasizing trying to win swing seats. Last week, the group announced it was alsoJamaal Bowman launched his campaign in New York's 16th congressional district with a spirited launch video discussing his family, professional background, and his case for taking on his opponent: 30-year incumbent Eliot Engel.
"Our grassroots movement shocked the country last year with AOC's upset victory, and we are prepared to do it again in New York’s 16th District," said Alexandra Rojas, executive director of Justice Democrats."It's time to usher in a new generation of progressive leadership into the Democratic Party."
Engel has represented a safe Democratic seat in Congress for 30 years and faced primary challenges before, including in
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