Squad Members Face Primary Defeats

Missouri Representative Cory Bush has lost a primary election to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, marking a significant setback for progressive members of Congress. This follows the earlier defeat of New York Rep. Jamal Bowman, who lost by a substantial margin to a more moderate Democrat. Both Bush and Bowman have criticized pro-Israel policies, leading to increased support for their opponents from pro-Israel groups, which invested millions in the electoral races. In her concession speech, Bush expressed defiance towards AIPAC, stating that their actions only served to radicalize her further and promising to dismantle their influence.