
Jamaal Bowman
Updates on Jamaal Bowman, the U.S. representative from New York's 16th district. A Democrat, his 2020 win is his first elected office. He surprised politicos when he beat 16-term incumbent Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Backs Will Smith 'Alpha Male Response' to Chris Rock
Several lawmakers tweeted their response to the altercation.
Squad Votes for SALT Deduction That Sanders Branded Tax Break for the Rich
Sanders said the deduction, which would allow taxpayers to increase tax deductions from $10,000 to $80,000 through 2026 would send a "terrible message."
Greene Calls AOC, the Squad 'Brave' for Voting Against Infrastructure Bill
The Georgia Republican representative also called GOP lawmakers who supported the bipartisan bill "traitorous."
Rep. Bowman 'Pissed' at Manchin for Decisions That Will 'Crush' District
Bowman, whose district is in New York, is among the progressive members of Congress unhappy about concessions being made.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls on NY Dem Chair to Resign Over David Duke Comparison
"India Walton is the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo. No amount of racist misogyny from the old boys' club is going to change that," AOC tweeted.
Rep. Bowman Criticizes Biden Nomination of Rahm Emanuel as Japan Ambassador
"When elected officials use their power against Black lives, they should not receive this honor," Bowman said in a tweet.
Top Democrats Warn Biden Against Student Loan, Eviction Restart
"The White House says it doesn't have authority to extend the eviction moratorium or cancel student debt. But it hasn't had a problem conducting airstrikes without authorization from Congress," Representative Jamaal Bowman said.
Monthly Stimulus Checks? Omar Proposes Bill for Regular $1,200 Payments
"For too long we have prioritized endless growth while millions are homeless, hungry or without healthcare," the Minnesota Democrat said.
AOC Joins Climate Protesters With 'Biden You Coward, Fight For Us' Signs
Biden announced an infrastructure deal last week that contained only trimmed down funding for climate change protections.
Bowman Calls Manchin 'New Mitch McConnell' for Wanting to Keep Filibuster
"Manchin is not pushing us closer to bipartisanship. He is doing the work of the Republican Party by being an obstructionist, just like they've been since the beginning of Biden's presidency," Bowman told CNN.
Bush and Bowman Call for Public Power System to Save Money and Environment
"We need a transformation to our energy system that not only reflects our climate reality," said Congressman Jamaal Bowman in the press release on Thursday. "We need an energy system that is of, by, and for the people—not corporations seeking the largest possible profit.
AOC Says There's 'No Room For Antisemitism' In Her Pro-Palestine Campaign
"Our critique is of Israel and their human rights abuses. This is not an excuse for anti-semitic hate crimes," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Bowman Hails Biden's Progressive Agenda, But Continues Push From The Left
Representative Jamaal Bowman, a New York Democrat and member of the Squad, on his first three months in office and why he doesn't mind being called a socialist.
'RoboCop Sh**': Jamaal Bowman Rips NYPD for Spending Money on Robot Dog
"What the hell do we need robot police dogs? This is some RoboCop s***, this is crazy. Robot police dogs walking down the street," Bowman said and asked again "We need robot police dogs? That's what we need."
Bowman Rips Brett Favre's NFL Comments: 'Black People Can't Look Away'
"Almost 90% of Brett Favre's passing yards were to Black men," the New York Democrat tweeted.
Jamaal Bowman, AOC Slam Biden Over Daunte Wright Response
"There's no justification for killing someone over expired plates. There's no justification to mention damage to property before the damage police killings inflict on Black America," Bowman tweeted Monday.
Omar Demands End to ICE Contracts As Kids Cram Into 'Jail-Like' Custody
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has requested the Biden administration cease federal contracts with ICE.
These Freshman Reps Will Join AOC, the Squad in the Progressive Caucus
Meet the four AOC-backed progressive lawmakers who were sworn into Congress this Sunday.
Dem Jamaal Brown Says Progressives Will Push Policies in Biden White House
"That is our mandate from the American people," Bowman said. "The American people support Medicare for All in overwhelming numbers."
Fourth Justice Democrat Bowman's Election Shows Progressives' Staying Power
Jamaal Bowman, a middle school principal, defeated 16-term Representative Eliot Engel in New York's Democratic primary.
Jamaal Bowman, AOC Wins Show Progressives Are Ascendant in NYC
A slate of progressives largely swept their primary races in New York City Tuesday night, led by Jamaal Bowman.
31-Year Incumbent Trailing Progressive In N.Y. Congressional Race: Poll
Jamaal Bowman, a Bronx educator, leads Representative Elliot Engel by 10 points, the new polling shows.