Bullet points of Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle
- Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman lost their primary elections due to special interest spending
- Pro-Israel PACs like AIPAC spent millions of dollars to support their opponents
- Redistricting and strong challengers also contributed to their defeats
- Rep. Ilhan Omar won her primary election despite being a vocal critic of Israel
- AIPAC's super PAC, United Democracy Project, spent nearly $25 million in the two races
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