Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary race

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary race against main rival Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th congressional district. She is part of the 'Squad' and a sharp critic of Israel's actions in Gaza.

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CNN data guru warns polls historically underestimate Donald Trump, Rep. Ilhan Omar wins Democrat primary in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District amid challenges from 'Squad' members.

Minnesota Primary Elections 2024

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a repeat primary challenge in Minnesota against former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, while conservative populist Royce White is competing against Navy veteran Joe Fraser for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The elections in Minnesota are heating up with various candidates vying for different positions.

Minnesota Primary Elections

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a repeat primary challenge in Minnesota against former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. In the Senate race, former NBA player Royce White is challenging Navy veteran Joe Fraser for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The House race in Minnesota's 2nd District is expected to be competitive between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and her GOP challengers.

Political Polls and Analysis

Discussions on Vice President Kamala Harris leading in polls over former President Trump among registered voters and her potential as a VP candidate. Also mentions a congressional candidate's view on Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's Reaction to Kamala Harris Choosing Gov. Tim Walz as VP Nominee

Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrated Kamala Harris choosing Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee. Omar's district has many Somali refugees and she has been controversial for her anti-Israel positions. Walz has supported Omar despite her controversies.

Support for President Joe Biden from Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez express support for President Joe Biden despite calls for him to step down after a poor debate performance. They believe Democrats are in sync with backing the president.

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2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., revealed she would vote for President Biden if the election were held today. President Biden is focusing on infrastructure projects in the Great Lakes region to secure a second term. He is being challenged by Donald Trump in a November rematch.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's Support for President Biden

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., revealed she would vote for President Biden if the election were held today in a CNN interview this week after being highly critical of his policies on Israel.

Congresswomen's Secret Visit to Cuba

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal secretly traveled to communist Cuba to discuss human rights and the U.S.-Cuba relationship. The visit remains mysterious, with no comments from the Congresswomen or the Cuban Communist Party. The trip coincided with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's visit to Cuba, where he demanded the U.S. to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Ilhan Omar's Comments and Anti-Semitism Allegations

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's comments about U.S. lawmakers having an 'allegiance to a foreign country' were deemed anti-Semitic by President Biden's pick for the administration's envoy against anti-Semitism, Deborah Lipstadt. The White House has not commented on whether they agree with this assessment.