Bruce Leon suspends congressional bid under AIPAC pressure, but leaves door open for comeback

Bruce Leon suspends congressional bid under AIPAC pressure, but leaves door open for comeback

Bruce Leon, Chicago’s 50th Ward Democratic Committeeman and a prominent leader in the area’s Orthodox Jewish community, announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, but told the RoundTable he is exploring options to get back in the race despite heavy pressure from pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC. Bruce Leon, Chicago’s 50th Ward Democratic Committeeman, waits on Oct. 27 to file paperwork t…