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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWilliam Lacy Clay defeats challenger in MO.
Rep. William Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) defeated Cori Bush, a liberal challenger backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several national progressive groups, according to an Associated Press projection.
With 57 percent of precincts reporting, Clay led by 23 points.
Clay will start the general election a heavy favorite to win the St. Louis-based district, which gave 77 percent of the vote in 2016 to Hillary Clinton.
With 57 percent of precincts reporting, Clay led by 23 points.
Clay will start the general election a heavy favorite to win the St. Louis-based district, which gave 77 percent of the vote in 2016 to Hillary Clinton.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/live-updates/midterms/live-primary-election-results/rep-clay-defeats-liberal-primary-challenger-in-missouri/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.64a974ef5e9e
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William Lacy Clay defeats challenger in MO. (Original Post)
lapucelle
Aug 2018
OP
question everything
(47,474 posts)1. and Trump lost!
lapucelle
(18,252 posts)3. Indeed he did.
BootinUp
(47,141 posts)2. A close one
Cha
(297,177 posts)4. Rep. William Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) defeated Cori Bush, a liberal challenger backed by Alexandria Ocasio-
Cortez and several national progressive groups,"
Like William Lacy Clay isn't "liberal" or "progressive"..
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He is! Lacy Clay
Mahlao, lapucelle!
Like William Lacy Clay isn't "liberal" or "progressive"..
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He is! Lacy Clay
Mahlao, lapucelle!
oasis
(49,379 posts)5. Youngsters need to give it a rest and don't mess with our best. nt
sheshe2
(83,748 posts)6. Good.
Not sure what Cortez is doing here. OR. Justice Democrats. Cenk.
comradebillyboy
(10,144 posts)7. With those folks on your side who neeed enemies?
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)8. I was pleased to vote for Congressman Clay yesterday
He is one of the most progressive members of the institution.