St. Louis friends: What do you know about Cori Bush's challenger, Wesley Bell

[Daveigh]

Unless I’m gauging the news and polls incorrectly (certainly possible!) … it appears Congresswoman Cori Bush is projected to be unseated in Missouri's First Congressional District in tomorrow’s Democratic primary election.

An NPR article cites Bush’s criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza as the impetus that prompted her main challenger, prosecutor Wesley Bell, to enter the race. Looking ahead it seems that where candidates come down on the war in Gaza may be a bellwether as to how many elections will be decided in the near future … but that’s another thread.

Back to my question: A cursory search of Bush’s challenger, Wesley Bell, yielded the following quote (ABC News article below) about Wesley Bell. I wasn’t thrilled with what I read. Not being too trusting in the news these days, I was hoping some of you local STL folks may be able to shed some light on Bell’s track record?

Sarah Arkebaur, co-chair of the St. Louis Democratic Socialists of America electoral working group, said that with "who is donating to his campaign, as well as his past work for Republican candidates," Bell "does not live up to [the] moniker" of a progressive.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/high-profile-missouri-primary-threatens-knock-squad-member/story?id=112374731

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[SWBTATTReg]

1. Considering that from what I've read, Josh Hawley and others like him are contributing to his campaign.

Why in the hell are they? Makes me wonder. I can't stand Josh H.

[Daveigh]

4. Blah. I hadn't heard that

Not good. And it’s the exact kind of info that doesn’t sit well in my gut. That said, I’m not sure who or what sources to believe anymore—apart from insight from DU contributors. It’s the very reason I asked the question here. Thanks for your feedback.

[Mister Ed]

2. Psst: It's the Democratic primary election.

Not the "Democrat primary election".

[Daveigh]

3. Thanks!

I’m using voice dictation, and my phone doesn’t always like my accent.

[tritsofme]

5. I am excited for Wesley Bell! He will be a great congressman. DSA can eat shit.