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Outside money flows in as 30-year incumbent faces progressive primary challenger
Longtime incumbent Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) is facing the most serious primary of his 30-year career after a controversial comment provided newfound momentum to his progressive opponent. Former Bronx middle school principal Jamaal Bowman has surged as the leading progressive challenger in New York’s 16th District, drawing comparisons to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s primary challenge in 2018 which resulted in an unlikely victory.
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FEC to take public comments on petition to close ‘Bloomberg loophole’
The Federal Election Commission agreed Thursday to take public comments on a petition to close a loophole that allowed Michael Bloomberg to transfer millions to the Democratic National Committee. Holding its first meeting in 300 days after having its quorum restored, the FEC unanimously voted to advance a petition brought by conservative group Citizens United that aims to end the “Bloomberg loophole.”.
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Liberal groups unite to stop unlikely frontrunner in crowded Bronx House primary
New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr. has far less campaign cash than his Democratic opponents running for New York’s deep-blue 15th District seat. He’s had kind words for President Donald Trump, and his history of homophobic remarks and opposition to abortion rights prompted liberal groups to spend big to stop him. Still, Díaz is considered the frontrunner in the June 23 primary for the nation’s most liberal House seat, located in the Bronx.
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