Analysis: Democrats’ criticism of Ilhan Omar suggests little room for diversity on Israel
By Eugene Scott Eugene Scott Reporter covering identity politics for The Fix Email Bio Follow March 5 at 2:02 PM Since the 2016 election, Democrats have highlighted their diverse and inclusive image. But party leaders have displayed homogeneity on one issue: Israel.
The draft resolution “acknowledges the dangerous consequences of perpetuating anti-Semitic stereotypes” and “rejects anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States,” according to DeBonis. It does not specifically rebuke Omar.The response from top Democrats may reflect their allegiance to Jewish American voters or the fact that a majority of voters support Israel. But the Democrats’ response carries risks.
— Will Bunch March 4, 2019 #IStandWithIlhan As a Jew, I am sick of politicians using my identity as fodder to smear young leaders of color. I know antisemitism when I see it. I've seen a lot of it lately. None of it from @IlhanMN. There’s also a risk that the Democrats’ response to Omar will highlight the ways the party has failed to react as strongly on other issues. As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez put it in a tweet:
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