Cori Bush Overcomes Pro-Israel Victory

A Close Democratic Primary

WEB Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush faces a tough primary challenge from St Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in what is considered the most closely contested House race in Missouri. Bush, a progressive who has been outspoken in her support for the Black Lives Matter movement, is facing a well-funded challenger backed by pro-Israel groups. The race is seen as a test of the strength of the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.

An Uphill Battle

Bush lost the Democratic primary in Missouri. According to a new poll, Bush trails her Democratic primary challenger in Missouri, giving a pro-Israel group another victory. The poll, which accurately predicted the outcome of the primary, found that Cori Bush D-Mo is trailing her Democratic primary challenger.