Cori Bush in Israeli primary

Rep. Cori Bush, a prominent member of the progressive 'Squad', lost her Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st District to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, who received significant backing from pro-Israel groups, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) which spent over $9 million against her. Bush's loss follows that of another Squad member, Jamaal Bowman, who was defeated earlier this year, raising concerns among progressives about their electoral strategies against well-funded challengers. The race highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party regarding the influence of pro-Israel lobbying and the challenges faced by candidates with strong anti-Israel positions. Despite her activism and historical significance, Bush's campaign struggled against the financial muscle of pro-Israel PACs and allegations of mismanagement of campaign funds. Bush had previously downplayed the relevance of her anti-Israel stance to her constituents, which may have impacted her support. With her defeat, it appears that the progressive wing is facing increasing challenges in maintaining its presence in Congress.