Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.
26 minutes ago Politics FILE - Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., speaks during a news conference, May 24, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. – Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar , one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies whenfrom former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, a more centrist liberal whom she only narrowly defeated in the 2022 primary.
Omar — a Somali American and Muslim — came under fire from the Jamaican-born Samuels and others in her first term for comments that were widely criticized for invoking antisemitic tropes and suggesting Jewish Americans have divided loyalties. This time, Samuels has criticized her condemnation of the Israeli government’s handling of theWhile Omar has also criticized Hamas for attacking Israel and taking hostages, Samuels says she's one-sided and divisive.
Fraser has said White’s confrontational style and message won’t attract the moderates and independents needed for a competitive challenge against Klobuchar, who's seeking a fourth term. He said he offers a more mainstream approach, stressing fiscal conservativism, a strong defense, world leadership and small government. Fraser has also highlighted his 26 years in the Navy, where he was an intelligence officer and served a combat tour in Iraq.
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