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politics1 hour ago•52 min saved

Bush bets on a shifting moment to win back her seat

Cori Bush is running to reclaim Missouri’s 1st District in a Democratic primary against incumbent Wesley Bell, arguing that a changing mood in the party toward Gaza, big-money politics, and progressive leadership could help her regain the seat two years after her 2024 defeat. Her campaign frames Bell as out of touch on relief and Gaza policy, cites previous AIPAC-funded attacks against her, and relies on a grassroots base and DSA support amid a race that polls show is competitive, with a narrow lead or close margin depending on the survey.

via Yahoo|

#aipac #cori-bush #democratic-primary

world11 months ago•6 min saved

Protesters Confront Rep. Bell Over Israel Support at Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell faced protests and disruptions during his first in-person town hall in St. Louis, where demonstrators criticized his support for Israel and the handling of the Gaza conflict, leading to physical altercations and a tense atmosphere.

via STLPR|

#gaza-conflict #israel-support #protest

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Missouri Election Night 2024: Live Updates and Key Results

Polls have closed in Missouri and Illinois for the November 5 election, with key races including Missouri's governor and a U.S. Senate seat, and Illinois' congressional seats and state ballot questions. Democrat Wesley Bell won Missouri's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Andrew Jones. In the Missouri governor race, Republican Mike Kehoe leads Democrat Crystal Quade. Vice President Kamala Harris secured Illinois' 19 electoral votes for the Democrats. Early results show a close U.S. Senate race in Missouri between Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce.

via KSDK.com|

#elections #illinois #kamala-harris

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Wesley Bell shifts focus from Senate to challenge Cori Bush for House seat

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has dropped his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in 2024 and will instead run against U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the 2024 Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District seat. Bell, who emerged as a political force after the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, criticized Bush's stance on Hamas and Israel. St. Louis is overwhelmingly Democratic, making the primary winner the favorite to win in November.

via The Associated Press|

#cori-bush #democratic-primary #missouri

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Wesley Bell Shifts Focus, Sets Sights on Cori Bush's Congressional Seat

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has announced that he will challenge U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District seat. Bell, who initially planned to run for U.S. Senate, made the switch at the urging of fellow Democrats who believe he is needed in the House of Representatives. The contest will pit two veterans of the Ferguson unrest against each other, with Bell criticizing Bush's positions on Israel and the "defund the police" movement. The 1st Congressional District is solidly Democratic and has not been represented by a Republican in over 50 years.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#1st-congressional-district #cori-bush #democratic-primary

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Missouri Senate Race Heats Up with Multiple Candidates Announcing Bids

Wesley Bell, the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, has announced his bid for the Democratic nomination in Missouri to challenge GOP Sen. Josh Hawley in the 2024 general election. Bell, who defeated a long-time incumbent in a 2018 primary, is emphasizing his work quelling tensions between the police and protesters in Ferguson, Mo., and becoming the first Black prosecuting attorney in St. Louis County. Although Missouri is essentially red now, with former President Donald Trump winning the state by 15 points in 2020, Democrats see it as one of their top three opportunities, along with Florida and Texas, in a map that has them almost entirely on defense.

via POLITICO|

#democratic-party #josh-hawley #missouri

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner Resigns Amid Controversy.

Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner tried to grant St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell the powers of her office one day before she stepped down, according to a copy of an order she submitted to the city courts. Gardner unexpectedly resigned Tuesday, about two weeks earlier than expected. Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will appoint a replacement for Gardner and said Tuesday he will speed up the process after her resignation.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#circuit-attorney #politics #resignation

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner Resigns Abruptly and Early.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has resigned from her position earlier than expected, effective immediately. Gardner had previously announced that she would leave office on June 1. Gardner's resignation has put St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell in a "gray area" as he waits for the court or Governor Mike Parson to declare who has authority over the office. Gardner's resignation came a day after Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office filed documents showing that Gardner was spotted leaving Family Health Centers during daytime work hours, potentially providing evidence she was working toward a graduate degree in nursing during a contempt hearing for her office.

via St. Louis Public Radio|

#governor-mike-parson #kim-gardner #politics