ST. LOUIS (TND) — Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., on Tuesday became the second member of the ultra-progressive congressional group “The Squad” to be defeated in a primary race this year. Bush, who has been a leading critic of Israel's war in Gaza and a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, lost her seat to her political rival Wesley Bell, the St. Louis County Prosecutor.
The defeat of Rep. Cori Bush in the Missouri House Representative primary has sparked controversy and outrage among activists and progressive groups. Many believe that wealthy pro-Israel donors played a significant role in driving Bush out of office because of her outspoken advocacy for Palestinian rights and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
Activists have pointed to the influence of lobbying groups like Aipac, which have targeted lawmakers like Cori Bush who are vocal supporters of Palestinian causes. They argue that the power of pro-Israel donors in shaping U.S. foreign policy has led to the marginalization of voices like Bush's in Congress.
The loss of Cori Bush in the primary race has raised concerns about the influence of money in politics and the ability of progressive candidates to compete against well-funded opponents. Bush faced a significant spending surge from her political rival, Wesley Bell, who received support from establishment Democrats and pro-Israel donors.
Despite the defeat, Cori Bush remains a powerful voice for progressive causes and Palestinian rights. Her advocacy for social justice and racial equality has resonated with many in the Democratic Party and beyond. Bush's loss in the primary race is seen as a setback for the progressive movement, but her continued activism and leadership will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on U.S. politics.
The Democratic U.S. Representative Cori Bush lost the Missouri House Representative seat on Wednesday to her political rival Wesley Bell, a victory that has raised questions about the role of money and influence in American politics. Bush, a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and a strong advocate for Palestinian rights, faced a well-funded campaign from pro-Israel donors and establishment Democrats.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) was defeated in a primary Tuesday, becoming the second member of the progressive Squad to be ousted this year after... Activists say pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac targeted lawmaker because she was one of the most vocal pro-Palestinian voices in politics.
Democratic congresswoman and 'Squad' member Cori Bush has lost her primary race in Missouri, according to US media projections. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., lost her primary contest against county prosecutor Wesley Bell on Tuesday, becoming the second progressive “Squad” member to be defeated in a primary this year.
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for the 1st District Congressional seat on...
