Cori Bush's Primary Defeat: A Setback for the 'Squad' Movement

ST. LOUIS (TND) — Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., on Tuesday became the second member of the ultra-progressive congressional group “The Squad” to suffer a defeat in the primaries. The second-term Democrat from Missouri was defeated by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell after millions in outside spending poured into the race.

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush has lost her Democratic primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, securing another win for the same. The results mark the second time this year that one of the Democratic incumbents has been ousted in an expensive contest that reflected deep divisions within the party.

Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost her primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, and an ad blitz funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group. Bell's campaign received a big boost from AIPAC, which spent $8.5 million to oust Bush, who was targeted after repeated criticism of Israel.

Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., has lost her primary, handing a pro-Israel group another victory against a member of the progressive “squad” of lawmakers. The defeat of Bush marks a significant setback for the left-wing faction within the Democratic Party.

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), a prominent member of the progressive 'Squad,' was defeated in her Democratic primary on Tuesday by local prosecutor Wesley Bell. The loss is seen as a blow to the progressive movement within the party.