House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a prominent Democrat in the House of Representatives, has given his strong endorsement to Rep. Ilhan Omar of the “Squad” for re-election. Despite Omar’s controversial comments about Israel and a pro-Israel political action committee (PAC), Jeffries emphasized her continued support from her constituents and her dedication to serving on the House Budget Committee.
In a statement, Jeffries expressed his unwavering support for Omar’s re-election and his commitment to standing alongside her in the face of opposition from “Extreme MAGA Republicans.” This endorsement aligns Jeffries with other leading House Democrats, including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Caucus chairman Pete Aguilar, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer, and former House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn, all of whom are supporting Omar’s bid for re-election.
Typically, party leaders endorse incumbents for re-election, but Omar’s stance on Israel and her criticism of organizations supporting the nation have presented a unique situation. She recently referred to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a self-described bipartisan group, as a “right-wing super PAC” funded by “dark money.” Omar also accused a pro-Israel group of working to unseat her by endorsing a more moderate primary challenger in the upcoming 2024 election.
Omar’s campaign ad highlights the urgency of the situation, claiming that a right-wing Super PAC supported by significant dark money spending is making relentless efforts to remove her from Congress. The ad portrays AIPAC as recruiting moderate candidates to silence progressive incumbents who challenge the establishment. Omar’s campaign is urging supporters to contribute donations to counter these attack ads and maintain the momentum of their movement.
According to a Jewish Insider report, AIPAC has been actively seeking potential Democratic challengers to Omar and her “Squad” colleague, Rep. Jamaal Bowman. This follows their joint vote against a resolution earlier this year that aimed to affirm that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state.
Despite the controversy surrounding Omar’s comments, her re-election campaign has garnered widespread support from prominent Democrats. The endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries further solidifies this support and suggests a collective commitment to her continued presence in Congress.
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