Jamaal Bowman: “The people are forcing the party to change its politics” | UpFront

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 socialism, the influence of AIPAC and the political cost of his outspoken support for Palestinian rights. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X :   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #donaldtrump #politics #unitedstates #midterms #election #aljazeeraenglish