Cori Bush loses primary in latest blow to progressive ‘squad’

SUMMARY

Rep. Cori Bush (D) is projected to lose her primary in Missouri to St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, marking a significant defeat for the progressive "squad" on Capitol Hill, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bush, a radical left-wing 'progressive', becomes the second squad member to lose re-election this year, following Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.). Bush, who has been critical of Israel's actions against Hamas, faced intense scrutiny, including a federal investigation into allegations of misusing campaign funds for special security measures, which she has denied. Bell is expected to secure the solidly blue seat in the general election this fall.