In the wake of Cori Bush’s and Jamaal Bowman’s primary defeats, the liberal media has once again turned to an all-too-familiar narrative: blaming “Jewish money” for the downfall of progressive candidates. The New York Times recently ran a front-page story titled, “In Congresswoman’s Defeat, Israel Lobby Shows Its Clout,” suggesting that AIPAC and other Jewish organizations played a decisive role in these electoral outcomes. But this is nothing more than a convenient scapegoat for a far-left movement that refuses to acknowledge its own flaws.
Let’s break down the facts. A FiveThirtyEight-sponsored poll conducted three months before the election showed Bowman trailing his challenger, George Latimer, by 17 percentage points — the exact margin by which he eventually lost. At that point, no significant money had been spent by AIPAC or any other Jewish organizations. The truth is that Bowman’s defeat was a long time in the making, and it had nothing to do with so-called “Jewish money.”
What’s even more telling is the Left’s selective outrage when it comes to money in politics. While they cry foul over the influence of Jewish organizations in the races of Bush and Bowman, they conveniently ignore the clear and documented impact of George Soros’s millions in district-attorney races across the country. Soros has funneled over $17 million into more than 20 DA races, funding progressive candidates who have gone on to implement disastrous policies that have decriminalized minor offenses, reduced bail for serious crimes, and contributed to rising crime rates in major cities. This is the real story of money’s influence in politics — but you won’t hear about it from the liberal media.
Instead, they push the narrative that black voters are somehow easily manipulated by campaign ads and endorsements, denying them the agency and intelligence to make their own decisions. This patronizing attitude isn’t just insulting; it’s a dangerous lie that undermines the very foundations of democracy. As the respected social scientist Glenn Loury has pointed out, the Left’s insistence that black Americans are incapable of full participation in the political process “robs [them] of agency and self-determination.” This is the same logic that led to the absurd claim that Georgia’s modest adjustments to voting rules amounted to “Jim Crow 2.0.”
The reality is that voters in Missouri and New York were fully capable of assessing the records and policies of Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman. They saw through the radical rhetoric and voted for candidates who represent their values and interests. Bush and Bowman didn’t lose because of outside money; they lost because their extreme, far-left agendas don’t resonate with the majority of Americans, even in deep-blue districts.
It’s time for the Left to stop blaming Jewish organizations, conservative donors, and everyone else but themselves for their electoral losses. If they want to win, they need to offer policies that actually work for the American people — not just the narrow interests of their progressive base. And as conservatives, we must continue to stand up for the truth, defend the integrity of our elections, and reject the divisive narratives that seek to pit Americans against each other based on race, religion, or political affiliation.
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