Progressive Rep. Summer Lee fended off a primary challenge from Edgewood Borough Council member Bhavini Patel, NBC News projects, in a race that served as an early test of how Democratic voters feel about the Israel-Hamas war and concerns over rising antisemitism at home. With 99% of the expected vote counted, Lee held a 21-point edge over Patel. In a victory speech in Pittsburgh, Lee said, "This movement is stronger than whatever they want to throw at us" and is "stronger than every GOP...
A member of the far-left "Squad" survived a challenge from a centrist Democrat on Tuesday despite her sharp criticism of Israel that threatened her effort to win re-election in a district with a sizable Jewish community. Rep. Summer Lee, a first-term congresswoman, will once again be the Democrat nominee to represent Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, after defeating local councilwoman Bhavini Patel. Lee's victory follows that of fellow "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., in 2022,...
Fox News contributor Joey Jones discusses 'vicious antisemitism' demonstrated across universities and among the Democratic Party alongside 'The Big Weekend Show’ co-hosts. "This party has turned hard anti-Israel because they're terrified of their rabid core," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday. "This, tragically, is cultural Marxism that our universities are indoctrinating young people [with]. Cultural Marxism breaks the world into oppressors and victims, and...
An unusually competitive Democratic primary race for Congress is taking place in Hudson County, New Jersey — as incumbent Rep. Rob Menendez, who easily won his seat two years ago, tries to distinguish himself from his embattled father, Sen. Bob Menendez. Hoboken Mayor Rhavi Bhalla is challenging the younger Menendez in the primary.
Mark Houck, who was targeted by the Biden Justice Department last year, ran for God, Constitution, and to stop ‘what an out-of-control government can do to its citizens.’
The race in Pennsylvania's 12th District was considered a first test for
The congressional "Squad" is on the ropes as its most vulnerable members find themselves outraised and outpolled by their pro-Israel primary challengers.
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 […]
First-term U.S. Rep. Summer Lee faced a spirited challenge from Bhavini Patel in a primary race that drew national attention to Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. In the 14th Congressional District, Democrat Chris Dziados defeated Ken Bach and will run in November against the incumbent, GOP deputy whip Guy Reschenthaler.
From left, Hakeem Jeffries, George Latimer, and Wesley Bell. Photo: Shutterstock/Campaign websites On Tuesday, Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) won her primary against Bhavini Patel, her Democratic challenger. Lee defeated Patel by over 20 points in what many expected would be a competitive primary—especially as Patel attempted to cater to Republicans in the district, even calling on them to change parties to vote for her. Both candidates campaigned in support of abortion, as well as gun safety, LGBTQ...
The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia's suburbs will
The anti-Israel "Squad" notched an early primary season victory on Tuesday after Rep. Summer Lee (D., Pa.) defeated pro-Israel progressive Bhavini Patel in one of the most closely watched contests of the election cycle.