August 7th 2024.
CNN reported that Missouri's Democratic Representative Cori Bush delivered a passionate speech to her supporters after losing in the primary election. She expressed that people should be afraid, as her defeat will unleash a new side of her that the state has yet to see. Bush is the second member of the "squad" to lose, following in the footsteps of progressive New York lawmaker, Representative Jamaal Bowman.
During her concession speech, Bush reflected on her journey in Washington and confidently stated that losing this election will only radicalize her even more. She boldly declared, "Pulling me away from my position as congresswoman only took some of the strings off. Let's be clear, let's talk about what it really is." Her statement was met with thunderous applause from her supporters.
"Now, I don't have to worry about some strings that were attached to me. As much as I love my job, losing has only fueled my determination. So, they need to be afraid. They are about to see this other side of Cori, the side that has grown tremendously in the past few weeks," Bush continued, her voice filled with defiance.
The primary race in Missouri's 1st Congressional District was the second-most expensive of the cycle, and it ended with Cori Bush's defeat. Her opponent, St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, is predicted to win the solid blue seat. This marks the second time in three cycles that an incumbent has been unseated in the 1st District Democratic primary. In 2020, Bush defeated Representative William Lacy Clay.
During her campaign, Bush labeled Bell as someone who is disconnected from the community and beholden to corporate donors. She urged her supporters to stand up against "grifter politicians" and the influence of big money in politics. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) responded with expensive ads, totaling $9 million, attacking Bush and promoting Bell.
In her speech, Bush addressed the attacks from AIPAC, stating, "AIPAC, I'm coming to tear your kingdom down." Another ad, funded by the Mainstream Democrats PAC, targeted Bush for her involvement in a federal investigation regarding the alleged misuse of campaign funds for security services.
Bush has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that she followed House rules. According to Politico, she stated that her main priority is taking care of the people of Missouri, regardless of her title. "Whether I'm congresswoman or not, I'm still taking care of my people," she told her supporters while defending the outside spending against her. She added, "Because your side is so weak, you had to spend $19 million."
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