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Rep. Wesley Bell, who unseated Cori Bush, has now lost his own primary — raising the question of whether insurgent wins ever stick.
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Theory Briefing
- Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a prior primary, only to face defeat himself in Missouri's 1st Congressional District.
- The cycle of incumbents falling to challengers who then fall themselves suggests political momentum is far more fragile than it appears.
- Primary upsets often reflect voter frustration with a specific candidate rather than lasting loyalty to the newcomer who replaces them.