Progressive members of the House “squad” have been able to post formidable fundraising numbers despite their criticism of Israel and well-funded primary challengers.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Summer Lee, Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman and Ayanna Pressley — the most progressive members in the House — had impressive first quarters, continuing a trend from last year. Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib led the pack with $6.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, according to campaign finance records. Omar raised $4.9 million, Bowman raised $2.7 million, Lee raised $2.3 million and Bush raised $1.6 million. Pressley, who announced her reelection campaign earlier this month, was the only outlier, taking in $855,000.
Lee’s primary on Tuesday will be the first real test of whether progressives’ stance on Gaza could ultimately be a liability.