(DailyEmailNews.com) – Americans are fed up with the political tilt to the left, as evidenced in the Democrat Party’s recent primary process that saw liberal “Squad” member Cori Bush getting crushed.
As Decision Desk HQ projected, Rep. Bush from Missouri faced a major loss in her primary, marking another setback for the progressive “Squad” faction in Congress.
Bush, a notable racial justice activist, lost to St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell in the Democrat primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.
This loss comes shortly after another “squad” member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), also failed to secure reelection earlier this year.
The primary battle drew significant attention, especially in terms of funding.
Pro-Israel groups, notably the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its super PAC, the United Democracy Project, invested around $9 million to oppose Bush, who has been openly critical of Israel’s military actions against Hamas.
As the election approached, Bush’s camp expressed concern that the influx of campaign funds against her might be overwhelming.
This situation sparked discussions within the party about the effectiveness of grassroots organizing against financially strong opponents.
Some analysts believe Bush’s defeat might prompt a strategic reassessment among other candidates facing similar challenges.
Looking forward, Wesley Bell is expected to secure the solidly Democrat seat in the upcoming general election.
In her campaign, Bush also dealt with the fallout from a federal investigation into whether she improperly used campaign funds for personal security enhancements, which she has denied.
The loss of both Bush and Bowman has intensified concerns among progressives about their standing in Congress, despite the fact that results this election cycle have been mixed.
While some progressives like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are expected to easily win reelection and Representative Summer Lee (D-PA) successfully overcame a well-funded opponent in her primary, the overall outlook remains uncertain.
BREAKING — TWO DOWN: Radical leftist "Squad" member Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri has lost her reelection.
Her loss comes after Rep. Jamaal Bowman recently lost in NY. pic.twitter.com/zf8NW8BSC5
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 7, 2024
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