Cori Bush dodges debate stage as socialist eyes comeback

Former Rep. Cori Bush, who is endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has avoided the debate stage in a contentious primary as she looks to unseat first-term Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), who ousted her in 2024.

Bell, 51, challenged the former “Squad” member to three televised debates back in April ahead of Missouri’s Aug. […]