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"Democratic primary challenger takes aim at Ilhan Omar's missteps"

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the "Squad," is set to face a rematch in the 2024 Democratic primary against former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. Samuels, who narrowly lost to Omar in the 2022 primary, cited her missteps and controversial comments as reasons for his challenge. Omar has faced criticism for her stance on Israel and her comments invoking antisemitic tropes. Samuels believes that his narrow loss in the previous primary shows that Omar is beatable, and he plans to focus on issues such as public safety and the future of policing in Minneapolis. Omar highlighted her work in Congress and accused Samuels of taking contributions from far-right donors.

via Fox News|

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Ilhan Omar faces primary rematch after close 2022 win

Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels has announced that he will launch a primary challenge against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in 2022, after narrowly losing to her in the previous primary race. Samuels, a moderate Democrat, believes that Omar is "beatable" and criticized her for being divisive. He also received donations from conservative donors, prompting Omar to accuse him of being supported by right-wing interests.

via The Hill|

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Ilhan Omar Faces Strong Primary Challenge from Don Samuels

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a progressive Democrat and member of "the squad," is facing a prominent primary challenger, former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, who narrowly lost to her in 2022. Samuels criticizes Omar for her divisive nature and opposition to policies like defunding the police. The war between Israel and Hamas has also become a point of contention, with Omar condemning Israel's military response. The district, which includes Minneapolis and has a large Somali Muslim population, will likely be divided on the issue. Omar's support for sanctions against Israel and her boycott of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech have drawn criticism, particularly from the Jewish community. Other declared candidates include Sarah Gad, Tim Peterson, and Dalia Al-Aqidi.

via New York Post |

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Ilhan Omar faces primary rematch from Don Samuels in Minnesota

Progressive US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of "the squad," is facing a prominent Democratic primary challenger, former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, who narrowly lost to her in 2022. Samuels criticizes Omar for her divisiveness and conflict, particularly regarding her comments on the Israeli government's handling of the conflict with Hamas. The future of policing and public safety in Minneapolis, as well as the Israel-Palestine conflict, are expected to be key issues in the primary. Omar's fellow House Democrats support her, while Samuels accuses her of misusing her power. Other declared candidates include Sarah Gad, Tim Peterson, and Dalia Al-Aqidi.

via Yahoo News|

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