In the latest chapter of the ongoing internal struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has thrown her weight behind George Latimer over Jamaal Bowman in the highly contentious NY Democratic primary. It’s like Christmas in July for political pundits who thrive on schisms and party drama, with Clinton’s endorsement fanning the flames of an already fiery battle.

Let's dive into the layers of this spicy political pot pie, shall we?

This primary race is not just about who will sport a blue tie but has brought to light the deep divisions within the Democratic Party. You know, the kind of divisions that make the Grand Canyon look like a small crack in the pavement. At the heart of it all, the Israel-Hamas war has emerged as a catalyst, stirring the pot and affecting Bowman's candidacy like a ghost pepper in a bowl of bland soup (NBC News).

Bowman has the backing of progressive stalwarts such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, who probably send Christmas cards titled "Season's Greetings from the Leftmost Side of the Spectrum." In stark contrast, Latimer’s support doesn’t just include endorsement nods but also some serious cash flow from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel supporters (NBC News, NYPost).

Bowman, not one to take it lying down, has framed Latimer’s support as being influenced by wealthy outsiders and Republicans. This claim would almost have us believing that New York's 16th Congressional District has turned into the set of a political remake of "The Outsiders," starring lobbyists and the RNC. Of course, Latimer's camp wasn't going to let that slide, tossing accusations of antisemitism at Bowman like it’s a hot potato at a barbecue (NBC News).

Speaking of Latimer, Clinton has endorsed him as a 'principled' Democrat, a tag that has voters scratching their heads and wondering if "principled" is political code for "more likely to toe the party line." Clinton also emphasized the importance of strong Democrats in Congress with the ominous specter of Donald Trump hanging around like Marley's ghost in "A Christmas Carol" (NBC News, NYPost).

Meanwhile, Bowman's flair for dramatic exits, underscored by activating a fire alarm during a congressional vote, led to national attention and the kind of press no campaign manager would ever put on a vision board. This earned him a misdemeanor plea which, if political campaigns were reality TV, would chart at least as highly as finding a rat in your Big Mac (NYPost).

Latimer has also laid into Bowman for his rhetoric on Israel, explicitly criticizing him for using the phrase “From the river to the sea,” a slogan contested and contested again for its connotations. This point not only puts Bowman on the defensive but also seamlessly aligns Latimer’s campaign with the pro-Israel narrative welcomed by his donors.

It is no secret that Clinton has had more than a few run-ins with the far-left faction of the Democratic Party. This endorsement could either be seen as her taking another not-so-subtle jab or, as she might prefer to call it, a courageous stand against the rising tide of progressivism that likes to ghost her calls (NYPost).

The primary contest, set for June 25, promises to be not just a decision day but a referendum on the future direction of the Democratic Party itself. Will it be a win for the Clinton-endorsed so-called 'principled' candidate or the progressive firebrand from the Bronx backed by the likes of AOC and Sanders? Only time—and perhaps a few more fire alarms—will tell.