A Black Lives Matter Leader Just Toppled a Congressional Dynasty

[tulc]

A Black Lives Matter Leader Just Toppled a Congressional Dynasty

The Clay family has represented St. Louis in Congress for a half-century. But the scion of a famous civil rights activist was just upset by a next-generation organizer.

Black Lives Matter leader Cori Bush capitalized on several years of community organizing to pull off a narrow 49%-46% victory over Rep. Lacy Clay on Tuesday night.

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[Tom 1]

A Black Lives Matter Leader Just Toppled a Congressional Dynasty

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The ‘honourable’ GOP and their supporters will no doubt soon be scrambling to slander and discredit her.

 

[disciple Clint]

A Black Lives Matter Leader Just Toppled a Congressional Dynasty

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has a recount been requested?

 

[Arcangl86]

has a recount been requested?

On what basis would he have to request a recount?