'Squad' Member Summer Lee Prevails in Primary That Drew Attention to Anti-Israel Views
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‘Squad’ member Summer Lee survives primary challenge despite Israel comments
Freshman Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) survived a primary election for her House seat in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, giving a glimpse of hope to other progressive Democrats facing similar reelection challenges over their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Lee defeated primary opponent Bhavini Patel, a local councilwoman in Edgewood who challenged Lee for her […]
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Progressive ‘squad’ member Summer Lee will win Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, CNN projects
By Gregory Krieg and Andrew Menezes, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Summer Lee will win an expensive race for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, CNN projects, defeating challenger Bhavini Patel, who hammered the progressive freshman over her response to Israel’s war in Gaza. After condemning Hamas’ deadly October 7 raid, Lee emerged as
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Progressive ‘squad’ member Summer Lee will win Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, CNN projects
Rep. Summer Lee will win an expensive race for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, CNN projects, defeating challenger Bhavini Patel, who hammered the progressive freshman over her response to Israel’s war in Gaza. After condemning Hamas’ deadly October 7 raid, Lee emerged as one of the few early voices calling for a ceasefire, which fueled attacks from pro-Israel groups and Patel, who accused her of ignoring the district’s Jewish community and undermining...