"Congress Is Not for Sale": Rep. Delia Ramirez Slams AIPAC Push Against Jamaal Bowman in NY Primary
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Democratic Congressmember Delia Ramirez of Illinois says "big money in politics" is a threat to U.S. democracy, pointing to Jamaal Bowman's primary race as an example of how deep-pocketed interest groups can impact election contests. Bowman is a progressive "Squad" member facing a tight nomination race in New York's 16th Congressional District against his Democratic challenger George Latimer, who has the backing of groups affiliated with the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, which have pumped millions of dollars into the primary. Bowman was one of the first lawmakers to call for a Gaza ceasefire after October 7. "They are literally trying to purchase that election because he dared to stand for peace and justice," says Ramirez.
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It's not for sale because it was bought and paid for decades ago
Facts!
End Citizens United/Legalized (Criminal) Bribery, Including from Foreign Entities.
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You are on the right track, but only going half way. End ALL monetary political campaign contributions and have all elections publically funded.
Yes
@@RB-kr1ww true! we should follow northern european countries, they have a (mostly) perfect election system.
LEGALIZED BRIBERY: Like when Mark Zuckerberg flooded the US election system with $400,000,000 in 2020, which went mostly to Blue districts - like Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Kenosha in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin?
Need to look at the millions these elected officials are 2:23 worth over their salary and tell me congress is not for sale.
Treason is punishable by death penalty
Check the US Constitution definition of treason. Another tact has to be used to investigate AIPAC and bring it down. Possibly article 1 of US constitution. Honest legal minds are needed here.
Check the US Constitution definition of treason. Another tact has to be used to investigate AIPAC. Possibly article 1 of US constitution. Honest legal minds are needed here.
@@seedsowlifetoo much power the courts are already paid for, fight back with strength in numbers basic law 101
@@seedsowlifeorganize the people into a block
REMEMBER THAT WHEN BIDEN, PELOSI, SCHIFF, RASKIN, SWALWELL, SCHUMER, OBAMA,HILARY AND THOMPSON ARE CHARGED WITH IT!! BECAUSE ITS COMING! DEMS ARE ALREADY FLIPPING ON THEIR ONCE FRIENDS...ITS OVER!!!
It's not for sale because it's already been bought.
What I want? Fair play through reasonable limits on money in politics. End the power grab.
Juhmaal Boathead says, "pull the fire alarm".
The only way to achieve your goal, which I share, is to limit government to the authority granted it by the Constitution. Particular attention should be paid to the 10th Amendment.
If Congress is limited, as is required by the Constitution, it would do very little and there would be no influence for donors to purchase. There is no other way to remove the money and corruption from our government
I agree. Let's get it passed into law.
@@brettsinger9565 - It already is enshrined in our Constitution!
The problem is that federal government has become Santa and Daddy to so many Americans.
The other problem, as I see it, we have become a colony of Israel and Israel controls much of our policy.
We are divided. Perhaps beyond repair and this is no accident. Each side fears the other and neither side holds its leaders accountable. This allows the real power to operate with impunity
@timk7209 Israel is America's eyes and ears. They help us, we help them. It's a dirty alliance that's chock full of patronage and corruption but it's how America has done business for decades, if not more than century. It will work out in the long term.
Oh please shut up the only thing despicable here is congress persons worried more about foreigners than Americans
That Congressman is worried about the flow of US tax money that sponsors weapons to apartheid Israel. The tax money should be use for the good of the U.S. people not to kill babies in Palestine.
Their pockets are deep but not limitless… make them “ waste” their money proving wielding it is useless
Must still be banned
5 days ago: "Congress is not for sale"
AIPAC today: Yeah it is
Bowman lost because he pulled the fire alarm during a vote. He could be sitting in jail right now because of his actions. But, his constituents treated him with kid gloves.
true that !!
these people are such criminals!!!
Chump rallied his cohorts to storm the capital, but that wasn't a crime? Right?
This is why we need public financing of federal elections. This could get rid of lobbying, and the elected officials could do the work of the people, not the rich or well connected.
No. Disclaimers like drug commercials on every sponsored candidate. If they didn't come from a life of service and the study of government they have no business running. Smarter voters is what's needed. Stop voting for these muppets.
"America has the best politicians money can buy." ~Will Rogers
Israel has America in a chokehold and the people need to start doing something about this.
Israel is protecting your 401K.
The dollar would be worthless without control of the Mideast.
Most of the people support isreal lol. College kids who are drowned in Marxist, pro terrorist propaganda don’t represent the majority of Americas almost 400 million people…
lol Israelis are under threat from all sides and Israel has America in a chokehold? Perhaps America placed the Israelis in the Levant.
in other countries to give money to politics is corruption and you go to prison the one that give the money and the one that take it
The best thing is a Congress, a Governament which is not necessary to decide things based on money , donations and favor exchanges.
Interesting how you never see any RUclips "Context" about the AIPAC lobbying group isn't it?
"Congress Is Not for Sale"
LOL! Only because it's ALREADY BEEN BOUGHT! By AIPAC! 🤣🤣🤣
"we have the best government that money can buy" Mark Twain.
It has always been for sale. The people are its last regard. Some would argue that the people are not regarded at all. Money reigns supreme in politics.
Are you happy about this fact or do you want to change this fact?
I'd like to change it! I'm tired of these thieves in congress! They are doing nothing for the people of this country! They are lining their pockets!
No it's not...
It's already been sold!
That doesnt surprise me one bit.
Congress is not for SALE because, if you didn’t know, Congress has already been BOUGHT, fool..
Was coming to say this exact thing! Politicians have already been bought. That is now American politics 101.
Don’t give up now. There are a few that are not taking big money. We have to support them if we want change. We should support candidates that really do want to serve the people rather than corporations.
If citizens could out bid AIPAC contributors then maybe, our reps would listen to us.
"WHEN A STUPID GOVERNMENT IS ELECTED IN A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY, THE BEST THING ABOUT THIS IS THAT YOU LEARN THE NUMBER OF THE STUPID PEOPLE IN THAT COUNTRY," Mehmet Murat Ildan
You are correct in saying Congress is not for sale. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN SOLD! Just ask mr. Nethayu, he'll tell you.
It shows just how afraid they are Bowman and how affective he is as at pushing for and getting things for the American people. Not Corporate interests, lobbyists, etc.
AiPAC = Israel = Jews.
Good point.
I'd hardly call him "effective," literally one of the ONLY things he has going for him is that he's against the nutcases from "a certain country"
Bowman is a dud.
@@General_Kenobi_212 Which isn't a plus for his constituents.
He's going to lose, bigly 😊
You don’t need to Muslim to stand for Palestinian, you just need to be HUMAN.
I'll stand for Palestinians when they vote out their present terror org govt.
Sadly, last poll I saw, HAMAS still enjoys overwhelming support in Gaza, and their leaders think the war is going great. HAMAS is the one who rejected the latest ceasefire. Someone tell Jamaal.
@@JB-ti7bl I stand for Palestinian and their resistance.
@@JB-ti7blFun Fact Israel created Hamas 😂🤡
congress is already sold
Thank you for covering this
Oh they dont like politics being paid for IN THIS CASE.
The hypocrisy is strong.
"TODAY, WE HAVE POLITICIANS THAT DO NOT SEEK OFFICE FOR THE BENEFITS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRY BUT TO SEEK PERSONAL GAIN BY SELLING OUT THEIR COUNTRYMEN," Justin Pearson
Delia Ramirez. Nice work Illinois. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮😵💫😵💫😵💫
is this the guy who pulled the fire alarm?
Didn't realize that, but indeed it is. I 100% support removing AIPAC influence from our government, but hard to support a representative who cowardly pulls a fire alarm to stall a vote.
@@michaelacrivelloa vote that wasn't stalled? It happened in a different building
@@j0j0dartiste21 I see. Can you explain why this US Representative intentionally pulled a fire alarm in a government building when there was no emergency?
Donald Trump and his many cohorts caused the storming the capital resulting in death of enforcement officers and a few others. But that isn't a great concern for you and the many congressmen and women, mainly Republicans. "I was just a regular walk in the park.... RIGHT?
Oh, but you see the problem now. It is for sale, which is why it hasn't worked in years.
this is important coverage and information about congressional elections which most new york and new jersey boomer votors feel is out of their individual comfort zones
I'm glad Bowman lost
Sure. I bet you also want that Incompetent, lawless orange boy to lose. Yes, that DOTISH, incompetent one that suggested that bleach can cure the virus. Sure, sure, sure.
Hahaaa wtf is she talking about
people in NY need to step up
Free America from AIPAC
Free America from CAIR. Congratulations to AIPAC💋💋💋
Bravo to AIPAC. Hope the terrorists from the squad go home
Good for him he is not for sale that’s what you call patriot with dignity
Yes, Jamaal is a very dignified loser ;-)
I'm worried about Jamaal looking at the polls... Really hoping he pulls though! 🤞🤞🤞
He's a failure.
😂😂😂
This woman was talking about Aipac like is an American institution.
She has limited intelligence
It so annoys me when self-righteous politicians act as what unfolds in front of us everyday - namely our politicians are brought and sold - is somehow an aberration or even more delusional, isn't/doesn't happen.
It’s not for sale because it has always been ran by money and the people who had it. The only difference today is that it’s done blatantly because they don’t care who sees it now.
Why the Apartheid Israel lobbyists are not yet registered as Foreign Agents whom they are?
because the people who are supposed to register them as foreign agents are paid off or blackmailed
Because those who make the laws are the ones taking the bribe from AIPAC.
File a complaint 🗑️
Because most members of AIPAC are US citizens (some dual with Israel) working on behalf of a foreign government,Israel. Investigations into breach of allegiance to the US would be appropriate and well founded. The legal minds would have to review for any violations of Article 1 of the Constitution. Someone needs to step up to that plate.
@@georgemetesky5519 With the ( real Apartheid) Qatari government😂
"WHENEVER ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT BECOMES DESTRUCTIVE TO THESE ENDS, IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALTER OR TO ABOLISH IT AND TO INSTITUTE A NEW GOVERNMENT," Thomas Jefferson
AIPAC needs to register as a foreign agent
I'm sorry they DO NOT. They already control the U.S. and its many, many incompetent politicans
Now, some days later, we can see that apparently it IS for sale.
" Don't CaCa on my DaCa " . Too funny
EXCELLENT SHOW
TO ANYONE OUT OF NY-16, YOU CAN STILL WRITE IN JAMAAL BOWMAN'S NAME ON THE BALLOT IN THE GENERAL; BUT YOU MUST MOVE HARD & FAST IF YOU ARE CHOOSING TO GO THAT ROUTE...
Thank you!
Vote for Rep Bowman!
nope!!!!!
Ugh. If you live in his district, vote for a grownup instead 😊
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"A SOCIETY THAT PUTS EQUALITY... AHEAD OF FREEDOM WILL END UP WITH NEITHER EQUALITY NOR FREEDOM," Milton Friedman
It cannot be sold because it has long been bought.
Apparently, it is.
She is about to be voted out.
Thank you ladies
Requesting the federal government to help get rid of their corruption problem is like asking the mob to help clean up an organized crime problem.
Citizens United against Citizens United
Loyal Americans United Against AIPAC. Save the USA from Bibi & Company.
“Congress is not for sale.” Amazing. One sentence speaks thousands of words.
Congress for $100, Alex.
Yeah, its like real estate in very high demand areas, they dont post signs for it.
It's no longer for sale. It's been bought already.
Jamaal Bowman is a clown
He generally is, BUT he does piss off The Israel lobby, so he does have the ultimate saving grace.
Sure, Donald Trump is a bigger, incompetent, dumb clown. Perhaps you, like most Americans have no problem with his incompetency. Any president who suggested to doctors that perhaps bleach can be used to cure a virus, should have been hospitalized for sheer stupidity and lunacy. But not surprised...he is supported by millions. I wonder why?
Seems this headline is incorrect
US is a company
Which means what
LITERALLY EVERYTHING Is for sale
Unfortunately
Early life and education
Amy Goodman was born to secular Jewish parents who were active in social action groups
Democracy Now and Progressives stand united with Trump and MAGAs against supporting Ukraine.
First you must admit it is and has always been for sale, only then can you start to fix it
Our government has been for sale for years
Sez you it’s not for sail……. Not just congress but all of Washington……….
LOL never mind what the politicians say, look into their shares and stocks portfolio, their off shore accounts.
Yes! Let's just redistribute all the money to poor people - that'll fix it!
Politicians are not interested in reforming the political contribution game as they do nothing about the issue. Ramirez cries foul because her guy lost.
Delia Ramirez , a breath of fresh air , thank you 🇵🇸
Nah her family came here Illegally guess her parents were too scared to do the right thing
It cannot get any lower. We've hit rock bottom.
Thank you for your service. Sadly, Congress does appear to be for sale. Citizens United and years of tax cuts for fhe uber-wealthy made this possible. End superPacs, Citizens United, lobbying, and establish federal funding for elections. What are YOU going to do about the insane cost of housing, medicare, and social security?? Lots of talk here.... any action?
"A GOVERNMENT BIG ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU WANT IS A GOVERNMENT BIG ENOUGH TO TAKE FROM YOU EVERYTHING YOU HAVE," Thomas Jefferson
Turns out it is for sale after all ..
Bowman is gone!!! YAAAY. Is she auditioning to replace him in the squad.
LOL, it's ALWAYS been for sale!!!!
"PATRIOTISM MEANS TO STAND BY THE COUNTRY, NOT BY THE PRESIDENT OR ANY PUBLIC OFFICIAL," Theodore Roosevelt
It' already sold!
...apparently it is...
It’s good see more such people come forward to politics
I would like to know what Mr bowman has done for his district.
I think you should be asking the MAGA House and Donors who OBSTRUCT everything he has tried to do in Congress.
@@user-di6pk8ez2y Don't ask us ask Delia
AIPAC surely won't sell it!
Is the title a joke or just your guest? This woman must be blind.
Oh it’s pretty much for sale looks like.
Bowman should run as an independent and not drop out. Keep going.
I totally agree.
I always wondered why youtube qould direct me to democracynow videos. So i was always a bit suspicious. Yep i was right.
obviously it is
Lol! Yeah it's not for saie because it's ALREADY BEEN SOLD!!!!
I don’t understand the US law? Russian interference of the US election was in acceptable. Question is how IPACK interference by directly funding/brining lawful???
Bowman is an example of someone that should never be elected ever again. He's just another liar.
Correct
The insidious thing about the anti Bowman campaign is they have a voice-over smearing him in a black woman's voice.
Wehh...😅
"PEOPLE ARE SHEEP. TV IS THE SHEPHERD," Jess C. Scott
Wow
Why isn’t Israel the 51st state? Because they’d only have two senators.
"POLITICIANS ARE PEOPLE'S SERVANTS, NOT PEOPLE'S MASTERS," Thomas Jefferson
Title: *_'Jamaal Bowman pandering to Israel didn't save him, with Ali Abunimah'_*
Channel: *_The Electronic Intifada_*