One House Democrat said the $14.5 million in spending against Bowman could 'backfire.'
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"If anything that much money could backfire, because then you get people that are like, 'This is just wrong,'" the lawmaker added. "This race presented a clear choice — between George Latimer who reflects the views of the Democratic mainstream in his congressional district and across the country, and his opponent who aligns with the extremist, anti-Israel fringe."Bowman is one of just two House incumbents AIPAC has targeted this cycle, along with Rep. Cori Bush , another of Congress' most strident Israel critics.AIPAC sat out Rep.
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