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A fiery rematch between progressive firebrand Cori Bush and moderate prosecutor Wesley Bell is heating up Missouri’s congressional race—and it’s a microcosm of the Democratic Party’s internal fractures. Bush, who lost her seat two years ago, is doubling down on activism, criticizing leadership and foreign policy, especially the Gaza war, while blaming outside spending for her defeat. Bell, backed by establishment figures like Nancy Pelosi, touts his legislative record and pragmatism, courting community groups and navigating scrutiny over campaign finances. Both face past controversies: Bush over town hall protests and employment claims, Bell over a DOJ probe into campaign payments to his husband. This primary isn’t just about Missouri—it’s a bellwether for the party’s future, as voters choose between moral outrage and political realism.

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