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‘Squad' under siege as Rep. Cori Bush trails Democratic challenger by 23 percentage points: poll
 [NY Post] Another member of the left-leaning "Squad" in Congress is on the ropes — facing a 23 percentage point deficit and possibly headed for defeat, a new poll claims.Rep. Cori Bush trails St. Louis prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell 56% to 33% in the Aug. 6 Democratic Primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, the survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for the CCA Action Fund. The remaining 11% were undecided or backed lesser known candidates, Ron Harshaw and Maria Chappelle-Nadal. It’s the latest troubling sign for the liberal "Squad" after New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman was soundly defeated by moderate Westchester County Executive George Latimer in a June 25 Democratic primary in the 16th district stretching from Co-Op City in the Bronx to the leafy suburbs of Westchester County. Bowman was the first member of the Squad — which includes New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx/Queens) — to be defeated in a party primary. As in the Bowman-Latimer race, the Israel-Hamas war has figured prominently and brought out the contrasts between the candidates for the Missouri seat. Like Bowman, Bush has been a staunch critic of Israel’s war tactics against Hamas in Gaza. Bell said he supports Israel’s right to defend itself and target the Hamas militia for its sneak Oct. 7, 2023 attack against the Jewish State. Pro-Israel Democrats are backing Bell. Posted by: Frank G 2024-07-15 |
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