Progressive Candidate Ilhan Omar Ally Wins Democratic Primary With Anti-Israel Stance
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
Progressive candidate Malat Kirous defeated longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary, advancing to Congress with a platform centered on anti-Israel positions. Kirous justified the October 7 attacks, called for cutting military aid to Israel, and has faced accusations of antisemitism. Her victory highlights the growing influence of the anti-Israel wing within the Democratic Party.
- 01Malat Kirous won the Democratic primary against 30-year incumbent Diana DeGette with 49% of the vote.
- 02Kirous holds extreme anti-Israel views, justifying the October 7 attacks and calling for an arms embargo.
- 03She was fired from a law firm after claiming calls to destroy Israel are not antisemitic.
- 04Kirous refuses to label the killing of Karen Diamond as antisemitic and blames Israel's policies for violence.
- 05Her win is the third progressive upset in eight days, showing rising anti-Israel influence in the Democratic Party.
- 06Kirous received support from Senator Bernie Sanders and vows to reclaim the party and country.
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