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PhylliPretzel

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7. None of those measures failed

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Wed Mar 9, 2022, 11:21 AM

Mar 2022

because of her "no" votes. We need dissenting voices within the Democratic Party to hold us to higher standards. I appreciate Ms. Omar and other progressives sticking their necks out doing just that.
P.S. I wonder how much sexism & islamophobia is a part of her challenger's agenda????

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Former Minneapolis City Council member (Samuels) looks to unseat U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar [View all] question everything Mar 2022 OP

Good! SheltieLover Mar 2022 #1

Very Best of Luck to Don Samuels! Cha Mar 2022 #2

Good. I'm done with Omar. I was hoping a credible primary challenger would turn up. Ocelot II Mar 2022 #3

I didn't realize she voted no on funding the capitol police iemanja Mar 2022 #4

Good it is time. redstatebluegirl Mar 2022 #5

"The stakes have never been higher. Our city, our nation, and our world Hortensis Mar 2022 #6

None of those measures failed PhylliPretzel Mar 2022 #7

Not everyone who opposes Omar is sexist or Islamophobic. Ocelot II Mar 2022 #8

We have the GOP to dissent on those same votes iemanja Mar 2022 #9

Lol Don Samuels. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2022 #10

Samuels was a good city council member Ocelot II Mar 2022 #11

I feel like Don Samuels will be thoughtful and competent representative * Oopsie Daisy Jan 2024 #12