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Cori Bush Faces Tight Re-Election Battle Amid Pro-Israel Funding Surge

Missouri's first Black female congresswoman contends with significant financial backing for opponent Wesley Bell.

  • Bush's criticism of Israel's response to Hamas has intensified opposition funding.
  • Pro-Israel groups have spent over $12 million to support Bell, dwarfing Bush's $3 million.
  • Bell's campaign has capitalized on Bush's voting record and recent controversies.
  • The race has divided local Jewish communities and ignited debates on antisemitism.
  • Bush's endorsements include key figures from the Black Lives Matter movement.
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