On Tuesday night, Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) suffered a crushing defeat in the Democratic primary to Wesley Bell, making Bush the second member of the “Squad” to lose a House seat, joining Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York).
Bell, who is backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, won by more than five points over Bush, according to election results posted Wednesday afternoon. NBC NewsAt the time, about 97% of the votes had been counted.
“All they did was radicalize me.”
Under the Bush Administration Concession speechShe slammed Bell, spoke out about the upcoming discrimination lawsuit and said she wanted him to do his “homework” by speaking to the Palestinian, Arab and Muslim communities in St. Louis.
She said being stripped of her House seat had “lifted some of the shackles.”
“Look, I don’t have to worry about the conditions I put on you anymore,” Bush shouted into the microphone. “All they did was radicalize me. So now [they] There is no need to be afraid.”
“AIPAC, I’m here to destroy your kingdom,” she added, referring to the pro-Israel group. Bush, a vocal supporter of Palestine, blamed AIPAC for the defeat. She had previously accused Bell of “trying to buy the seat.”
“And I’m warning all these companies, I’m coming after you guys, but I’m not coming alone, I’m coming with everyone here,” she continued in her defiant rant.
in statement “I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the people of my district have placed in me,” Bell said after being released from custody after declaring victory over Bush.
“Together, we will tackle the challenges ahead and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” he added. “To all St. Louisans in the city and county, whether you voted for me or not, I look forward to earning your support and trust in the weeks, months and years ahead and making you proud.”
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