Cori Bush Loses Primary to Wesley Bell, Pro-Israel Group Claims Victory

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Cori Bush, a progressive Democrat who has been a vocal critic of Israel, has lost her primary election in Missouri to Wesley Bell, a more moderate Democrat who is seen as more friendly to the Jewish state. The loss is a victory for the pro-Israel group J Street, which has been running ads against Bush in recent weeks.

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Bush was one of the most outspoken progressives in the House of Representatives, and her loss is a blow to the left wing of the Democratic Party. She was a member of the "Squad," a group of six progressive women of color who have been a vocal force in the party. Bush was also a prominent supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Bell, on the other hand, is a more moderate Democrat who has been endorsed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is a former prosecutor who has pledged to be tough on crime. Bell has also said that he is committed to working with the Jewish community.

The primary election was a close race, with Bush losing by a margin of less than 5%. The results are a setback for the progressive movement in the Democratic Party, and they will likely make it more difficult for the party to pass legislation that is supported by the left.