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He Saved Tammy Duckworth's Life. Republicans Are Calling Him A 'Terrorist.'
- Adam Hamawy leads the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey’s 12th district.
- Support from small donors nationwide has helped Hamawy build fundraising momentum early in the race.
- A pro-Palestine alignment has positioned Hamawy as a potential face for a major movement in his party.
- Hamawy has condemned smear attacks linking him to extremist groups and disavowed those views.
- The race has drawn opposition from pro-Israel groups and a skeptical political establishment.
- Controversy includes coverage of a Wall Street Journal op-ed and a Jewish Insider report tied to Hamawy’s past work.
- Hamawy frames his candidacy as a path to real change grounded in his service in uniform and humanitarian work.
- Hamawy’s potential victory would mark a milestone for pro-Palestine candidates within Democratic primaries.
- Analysts note the race reflects broader pro-Palestine activism influencing Democratic primaries.
- The race features a stiff challenge from Sue Altman, a former Working Families Party leader.
- The campaign leverages a pro-Palestine movement with donor support and a dedicated anti-AIPAC ad campaign.
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