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AIPAC spends big to oust Cori Bush again in Missouri primary

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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is heavily investing in the 2026 Missouri congressional race, spending $865,000 to support Rep. Wesley Bell against former Rep. Cori Bush. This marks a significant expenditure for AIPAC, aiming to prevent Bush's return to the U.S. Congress after they helped oust her in the previous cycle. Bush, supported by Justice Democrats, frames AIPAC's involvement as an attempt to buy the election and influence representation, while AIPAC has not commented. AI

RANK_REASON Significant political spending by a major lobbying group in a congressional primary. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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AIPAC spends big to oust Cori Bush again in Missouri primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

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