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Bush lost the Missouri primary rematch against Wesley Bell.

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Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri’s Democratic primary, while a separate Michigan Senate primary was described as a test of the Democratic Party’s direction. The roundup also reports that Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination advanced after he reached an agreement with Republican senators.

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Cori Bush
Former U.S. Representative (D-MO)

Former representative and candidate who lost the Missouri Democratic primary

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Wesley Bell
D · MO-1

Representative who won the Missouri Democratic primary

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Former attorney general whom Blanche replaced

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general and nominee for attorney general

Representative and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration announced the Gaza proposal and whose allies were connected to the proposed fund

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who backed Abdul El-Sayed

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who had threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation and later backed his nomination

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who supported Haley Stevens

Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who had threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation and later backed his nomination

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Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic Primary

Outlets agree Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in their Missouri Democratic primary rematch, ending Bush’s bid to return to Congress. Center outlets focus on Israel-related views and outside spending as factors in the rematch, including what those issues might mean to voters. Right-leaning outlets stress Bush’s failed comeback and Bell’s repeat win, with Fox News casting the result as a victory for establishment Democrats over the insurgent left.

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