Missouri 1st District Primary Election Results 2024
Cori Bush Loses Primary, Pro-Israel Group Claims Victory
Cori Bush, a progressive Democrat, lost her primary election on Tuesday. The pro-Israel group AIPAC claimed victory in the race, after successfully ousting another member of the progressive "Squad" from Congress.
Bush, who has been a vocal critic of Israel, was defeated by Cori Bush D-Mo, a more moderate Democrat. Bush's loss is another sign of the growing split within the Democratic Party over the issue of Israel.
AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobby, spent heavily in the race to defeat Bush. The group has been targeting progressive Democrats who have criticized Israel's policies towards the Palestinians.
Bush's defeat is a blow to the progressive movement in the Democratic Party. It is also a sign of the growing power of AIPAC, which has been increasingly successful in targeting progressive Democrats who criticize Israel.
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