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Establishment Democrats notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA-backed Cori Bush
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a Democratic primary, countering support from the Democratic Socialists of America. Bell's victory was aided by over $3 million in spending from AIPAC's United Democracy Project and endorsements from House Democratic leadership. Bell out-raised and outspent Bush, with nearly $3.6 million in fundraising compared to Bush's $1.3 million.
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