In a move that signals a continued push for progressive politics in the US, Senator Bernie Sanders has thrown his weight behind former Representative Cori Bush in her bid to regain her Missouri congressional seat. Bush, a prominent voice in the Democratic Party's left wing, lost her seat to Representative Wesley Bell last year, but Sanders' endorsement suggests she remains a force to be reckoned with. Bush's campaign is likely to focus on challenging the influence of special interest groups, including the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which has been a target of progressive criticism. With Sanders' backing, Bush may be able to tap into a powerful network of supporters and energize her campaign in the run-up to the next election.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday endorsed former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) as she seeks to reclaim her seat won by Rep. Wesley Ball (D-Mo.) last year. "Cori will take on AIPAC and other billionaire-backed special interests," Sanders wrote on the social platform X, referring to the American Israeli Public Action Committee. "She will help...
