Instead of seeking to unseat far right Sen. Josh Hawley, the Democrat is zeroing in on a progressive in the House.
Rep. Cori Bush takes part in a demonstration organized with the attendance of multiple Jewish groups outside the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. on October 18, 2023 to advocate for ceasefire in Gaza.A Missouri Democrat announced this week that he is giving up a months-long run to unseat outspoken far right Republican Sen. Josh Hawley — in order to stage a primary challenge to progressive Democrat Rep. Cori Bush, citing her support of Palestinians amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Bell’s challenge to Bush — who rose to prominence as a protester in the Black Lives Matter Movement protesting Brown’s killing and more — is perhaps an indication of how aggressively the Democratic Party is seeking to crush dissent on Israel within the party. It seems to broadcast the message that Democrats would rather give up a potential seat in the Senate, withBush isn’t the only progressive critic of Israel who’s facing a primary challenge next year.
These primary challenges will likely have strong support from AIPAC, a pro-Israel PAC that has spent millions on opposing progressive pro-Palestine candidates, including Bush,wrote on social media on Tuesday . “They are one of the more racist and bigoted PACs in Congress as well, who disproportionately target members of color. They are an extremist organization that destabilizes U.S. democracy.”
“Speak on it, sis. AIPAC’s dark money grift & anti-democracy propping up of insurrectionists are attempts to undermine the will of the people,” Bush wrote in a response. “They spread lies, distort truth, and spend millions of dollars targeting Black and brown elected officials working to end hate & injustice.”’s journalists have worked tirelessly to give our readers the news they need to understand and take action in an increasingly complex world.
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