Cori Bush Has Some Ideas About How Democrats Can Turn Things Around
Author: Shirin Ali | Slate, October 23, 2025
Article Summary:
In a new Slate feature, Cori Bush discusses lessons from her 2024 campaign and her plan to help Democrats win in 2028.
Through her experience as an activist and congresswoman, Bush outlines how authentic leadership, community connection, and bold action can bring lasting change. Despite her own primary defeat, Bush’s once-criticized progressive stances, including her 2021 eviction moratorium protest and early calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, have since gained widespread support. In her comeback bid, Bush argues that Democrats need to reconnect with grassroots organizers, focus on real economic issues, and elevate authentic candidates who stand by their convictions rather than poll-tested talking points. Drawing inspiration from leaders like Zohran Mamdani, she emphasizes that voters crave integrity, empathy, and action that tangibly improves their lives.
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