New Jersey Voters Pick Pro-Palestine Dr. Adam Hamawy for House
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Key Points:
- Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and streamer Hasan Piker, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District despite last-minute negative attacks.
- Hamawy’s campaign received significant support from the anti-AIPAC super PAC American Priorities, highlighting the growing influence of pro-Palestine donors in Democratic primaries.
- His background includes saving Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s life in Iraq and providing medical aid in Gaza, and he supports progressive policies such as Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and opposing military aid to Israel.
- Hamawy faced criticism due to his 1995 trial testimony related to a convicted terror plotter but condemned extremism and rejected the attacks as outdated and unfair stereotypes against Muslims.
- The primary win positions Hamawy as the likely winner in the November general election against Republican Gregg Mele, marking a significant victory for progressive and pro-Palestine political groups.