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Representative Cori Bush says she will seek rematch against AIPAC-backed opponent
Representative Cori Bush stated during a virtual rally that she plans to defeat the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC in her upcoming congressional primary. The announcement comes ahead of her August primary contest.
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Representative Cori Bush said during a virtual rally on Monday night that she intends to deliver a "knockout" punch to AIPAC by winning her congressional primary next month. The representative made the statement to fellow progressives as she prepares for a rematch in the August primary.
Background on the contest AIPAC has supported candidates in Democratic primaries in recent cycles. Bush previously lost a primary contest to an opponent backed by the group. The representative's comments come as some progressive candidates have won primaries against incumbents or challengers supported by the organization.
Bush said the upcoming primary offers an opportunity to counter AIPAC's influence in Democratic contests.
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