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In 2024 Missouri Democrats might do themselves a favor by realizing that hardcore leftist rhetoric doesn't even play urban areas who have more pressing needs than arguing culture war and foreign policy with all of the scumbags on K Street.
As for blaming a bombed out section of Israel for election defeat from her own party . . .
Haven't those people been through enough?!?
In fairness, here's the word . . .
“I stand before you as the first Black woman and first nurse to represent Missouri in Congress, the first woman to represent Missouri’s 1st Congressional District and the first activist from the movement to save Black lives to serve in Congress,” Bush said . . .
This passage is really the highlight and one of the many issues that inspired leftist progressives to skip the 2024 vote . . .
During her address, Bush talked extensively about how she spoke against Israel’s military actions in Gaza — which she said played a role in her defeat.
“Too many of us, who should be allies, remain silent in the face of injustice,” Bush said. “Many of us, especially my Democratic colleagues, were taught that we are the party for human rights, the party for justice. That we fight loud and proud for all people, no matter their race, their background, sexual orientation, faith or ethnicity. Yet when it comes to Palestinian Liberation, so many have chosen silence.”
She added: “My radical and unconditional love for humanity is not a weakness, it’s my superpower.”
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Bush criticizes fellow Democrats for not speaking out against Israel in the war in Gaza
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, gave a farewell address to Congress on Thursday.
Missouri Congresswoman Bush bids farewell, vows to continue 'fighting for humanity' - Missourinet
After four years in office, Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush is serving her final days on Capitol Hill. She delivered a farewell speech Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The St. Louis Democrat said she will leave office after serving a historic tenure in Congress.
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