Jamaal Bowman: “If I had kept my mouth shut, I'd be in Congress”

Summary

As the United States approaches the midterm elections, a new wave of progressive candidates is challenging the Democratic establishment, campaigning on affordability, medicare for all, and opposition to big money in politics. But with divisions deepening over capitalism, US foreign policy and support for Israel, can the Democratic Party embrace its growing left wing? And even if progressives win elections, can they deliver meaningful change for working-class Americans? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with former US Congressman Jamaal Bowman about the rise of democratic…

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