Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar raised more than $832,000 during her first three months in Congress as she faced intense controversy over her remarks
The Democrat raised more than $832,000 during her first three months in Congress -- a substantial haul that puts her ahead of other House members in Minnesota's delegation and several other closely watched freshman Democrats.About half of Omar's first-quarter haul came from individuals who contributed $200 or less -- one measure of grassroots financial support, new filings with the Federal Election Commission show.CNN has reached out to Omar's office to request comment.
Larger donors to Omar's campaign this year include the campaign committee of South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, a member of the House Democratic leadership. He donated $1,000 at the end of March.Omar's fellow freshman and one of her most vocal defenders, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also contributed $2,000 to the Minnesotan's campaign in late March, Federal Election Commission finding show.New York man charged with threatening to assault and kill Rep.
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