A Shift in the Tides of Progressivism The Democratic primaries in Michigan and Missouri have yielded contrasting outcomes, but a common thread: the limits of progressivism as a winning strategy for Democrats.
In Missouri's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Congressman Wesley Bell defeated progressive challenger Cori Bush.
While this may seem like a straightforward victory for establishment Democrats, it reveals a more nuanced story. Bell's win wasn't solely due to his incumbency or pro Israel groups that backed him in the past.