Bye, Bye Bowman

On Tuesday, New York District 16 said goodbye to Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Why?

Congressman Jamaal Bowman interacts with a larger-than-life puppet during an event on Capitol Hill. September 21, 2023. (Photo: Global Engagement)

House progressive “Squad” member Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his primary race in New York’s 16th District on Tuesday. Mr. Bowman’s defeat makes him the first of the famous House “Squad” to lose their seat to a primary opponent.

Naturally, press attention is turning to how such a thing could happen. Rep. Bowman was elected on a wave of…