Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is set to defend her seat in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, in one of the most expensive primary campaigns in the state.
Omar, a Somali-American refugee, rose to the national spotlight when she became the first Muslim woman to be elected into Congress in 2018, along with Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Omar has strongly rejected Melton-Meaux's contentions, defending her record in Washington. The congresswoman told ABC News that"even in the face of death threats, I have made it my top priority to be in the community with Minnesotans and listen to them."
A representative from Omar's campaign told ABC News on Monday that the team is"confident" ahead of the primary."We campaign hard because elections are about more than just winning: They're an opportunity to organize your community behind progressive change and get people more involved in our Democratic process," he said.
Much of Melton-Meaux's funds, however, have stemmed from large donors, and from pro-Israel political action committees, including $382,000 in donations bundled by the Pro-Israel America PAC. Another group, NORPAC, has raised over $105,000 for Omar's challenger.
I support Ilhan Omar. She is very good, very effective.
Hope she loses. She is embarrassing to the people of the state of Minnesota
Another sellout....The coterie of idiots who are used by racists and apartheid Israel to muzzle criticism of the crimes and war crimes against Palestinians...
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ilhan Omar faces toughest Squad primary testAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez survived her primary. Rashida Tlaib did, too. Now it’s Ilhan Omar’s turn on Tuesday — and she faces the stiffest challenge of any member of the Squad The squad of DomesticTerrorist 🤡 She needs to lose. The people need to rid themselves of AOC a lying crook!
Source: politico - 🏆 381. / 59 Read more »
Rep. Jeffries on COVID-19 relief: GOP cares about the 'rich and shameless''The executive order by Donald Trump is nothing more than a dog and pony show,' Rep. Jeffries says. 'It has done nothing meaningful in terms of dealing with the economic distress that exists all across the country.' So Dems are going to sue the President because he wants to give out of work people $400 a week, and give other worker a 8% pay raise for the rest of the year? I’m confused, why are the Dems not wanting to help Americans now? Congress...Bring the 🤡's expect a Circus, every time!
Source: MSNBC - 🏆 469. / 51 Read more »
Rep. Connolly: Trump 'explicit' in admission that mail-in voting is risk to his re-electionCongressman Gerry Connolly says it’s obvious why the Trump Administration is seeking to weaken the Postal Service: “We know from President Trump’s own lips that he believes voting by mail will hurt him and Republicans. He was explicit about that.” u got that right repconnely Damn shame. What country to we live it? Did some change the name? I don’t know why in the world the U.S.P.S. doesn’t get rid of the expense of walking routes. I can’t believe how many walking carriers are in my neighborhood. Wouldn’t an effective business cut those expenses?
Source: MSNBC - 🏆 469. / 51 Read more »
Rep. Lee: ‘Women are assertive, we're bold, yes, and we’re ambitious’Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the criticisms of several of the major contenders to be Joe Biden's running mate, including the charges that some of the women are too ambitious. Rep. Lee echoes those who are pushing backs against attacks they consider to be racist and sexist, saying 'Women are assertive, we're bold, yes, and we’re ambitious'. She also criticizes Trump's executive actions, calling them 'smoke and mirrors' without adequate funding to provide necessary relief. 'I have a vagina therefore I am immune to criticism' Talking about Portland&Chicago So critiquing men is fair game but critiquing women is off limits? I thought y’all were equal?
Source: MSNBC - 🏆 469. / 51 Read more »
'Disaster': Rep. Anthony Gonzalez says Big Ten would hurt athletes if it doesn't play football this fallOver the course of a 15-minute interview with usatodaysports, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, used the words 'enormous mistake,' 'catastrophic,' and 'disaster,' to describe the conference's pending move. usatodaysports Do the players want to play? That’s all that matters if you are not directly involved then it doesn’t really matter what you think sorry usatodaysports The opening game of the 2018 season for OSU, the game was delayed for over an hour because of lightening in the area. Did they ask the players, coaches, or parents if they still wanted to play instead of delay? Nope. Why does their opinions matter now? Safety is the issue. usatodaysports I agree! This is a big mistake! Let's still have a National Championship!
Source: USATODAY - 🏆 100. / 63 Read more »
Ilhan Omar faces toughest Squad primary testAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez survived her primary. Rashida Tlaib did, too. Now it’s Ilhan Omar’s turn on Tuesday — and she faces the stiffest challenge of any member of the Squad The squad of DomesticTerrorist 🤡 She needs to lose. The people need to rid themselves of AOC a lying crook!
Source: politico - 🏆 381. / 59 Read more »