Rep. Cori Bush, 'The Squad' member, loses primary reelection bid

Rep. Cori Bush, 'The Squad' member, loses primary reelection bid

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Missouri Representative Cori Bush lost her primary election to Wesley Bell, a local prosecutor in Saint Louis. Bell, who also identifies as a progressive, received significant financial support from pro-Israel political action committees. Bush is known for her vocal criticism of Israel, particularly regarding the conflict in Gaza, and has previously refrained from labeling Hamas as a terrorist organization.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Cori Bush lose her primary election to?

A. A fellow Democrat

B. Wesley Bell

C. A Republican candidate

D. An independent candidate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant aspect of Wesley Bell's campaign?

D. Support from labor unions

A. Support from environmental groups

C. Financial backing from pro-Israel PACs

B. Endorsement by the President

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Cori Bush known for criticizing?

A. The education system

D. Tax policies

B. Israel's policies

C. Healthcare reforms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What conflict is Cori Bush particularly vocal about?

A. The Syrian Civil War

C. The conflict in Ukraine

D. The Yemen crisis

B. The war in Gaza

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial stance did Cori Bush take regarding Hamas?

A. She supported their actions

B. She declined to label them as a terrorist organization

D. She proposed peace talks with them

C. She called for their disarmament