Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush lost in the Democratic primary in the state of Missouri, becoming the second member of the progressive and anti-Israel group of lawmakers known as "The Squad" to be ousted from Congress.
The political news site "Politico" reported that this is also an achievement for pro-Israel groups, which, according to the site, invested large sums in funding more moderate candidates to challenge members of "The Squad." Wesley Bell, former Attorney General of St. Louis County, was elected in place of Bush after receiving a substantial sum of 8 million dollars for his campaign from a pro-Israel donor coalition.
"I am committed to serving the St. Louis region in Congress with integrity, transparency, and dedication," Bell said in a statement. "Together, we will tackle the challenges ahead and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive."
Bush said, following the primary, that "At the end of the day, whether I'm a congresswoman or not, I'm still taking care of my people."
Cori Bush is the second member of "The Squad" to be ousted in the Democratic primaries. New York legislator Jamaal Bowman also lost to a more moderate opponent in June. Bowman accused Israel of genocide and became one of the strongest anti-Israel figures in Congress, alongside legislators such as Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.
