Americans unhappy with the far-left “Squad” in Congress recently experienced a surprising turn of events. On Tuesday, June 25, Congressman Jamaal Bowman lost to a more moderate challenger, bringing joy to many. Additionally, Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri is struggling behind her primary challenger.
Cori Bush’s Struggle in Missouri
According to USA Today, Rep. Bush might be in trouble. A recent poll shows her down by one point in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. This is significant because incumbents rarely lose primaries unless they are deeply unpopular with their constituents.
Poll Results
The Mellman Group conducted a poll from June 18 to June 22, revealing surprising results. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, Bush’s primary challenger, overcame a significant deficit to lead Bush 43% to 42%.
Job Performance Ratings
The poll also indicated that voters prefer Bell’s job performance over Bush’s. Over sixty percent rated Bell positively, while less than half gave Bush a favorable rating.
Reactions from Both Sides
Bowman’s loss and Bush’s struggles are being celebrated by Republicans and moderate Democrats. One Democratic lawmaker told Politico, “Bowman’s approach of starting conflicts instead of governing had consequences.”
Ben Shapiro’s Take on Bowman’s Loss
Ben Shapiro of The Daily Wire gloated over Bowman’s loss on X, calling him a “clownish moron” who supports Hamas and makes foolish mistakes. Shapiro noted that Bowman’s radicalism led to his downfall, as his constituents grew to despise him.
AOC’s Involvement
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) tried to support Bowman by awkwardly running on stage and jumping around to drum up enthusiasm. Despite her efforts, Bowman lost. Before his defeat, AOC bailed on another event with him. Brianna Wu reported on X that AOC skipped an in-person event and was uncertain about attending the watch party for election returns.
This political shift indicates growing dissatisfaction with certain far-left representatives and suggests a possible move towards more moderate candidates in future elections.
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