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Cori Bush Fights AIPAC Influence to Reclaim Missouri Seat

1/19/2026

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Former Congresswoman Cori Bush campaigns to reclaim her Missouri seat after losing it in 2024.
Bush blames the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for her defeat, claiming they spent $15 million to undermine her.
She previously voted against a bipartisan infrastructure bill that allocated $108 billion for public transit.
She says reliable transit is essential for St. Louis and she will prioritize transit if re-elected.

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Former Congresswoman Cori Bush campaigns to reclaim her Missouri seat after losing it in 2024.
Bush blames the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for her defeat, claiming they spent $15 million to undermine her.
She previously voted against a bipartisan infrastructure bill that allocated $108 billion for public transit.
She says reliable transit is essential for St. Louis and she will prioritize transit if re-elected.