Morning Jolt: Ilhan Omar’s Remarks about Israel Don’t Provoke the Ire of Many Democrats

Making the click-through worthwhile: Ilhan Omar demonstrates that Democrats aren't really that upset about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Most Democrats Are Fine with Ilhan Omar's Comments About 'Allegiance to a Foreign Country'

In case you've lost track of what the latest controversy surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar is about, during an appearance at a Washington D.C. bookstore, she declared, "I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is okay for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country."

This was in the context of a discussion about U.S. policy towards Israel and the controversy surrounding her remarks from three weeks earlier, when she had said that Congressional support for Israel was "all about the Benjamins, baby" and funded by AIPAC, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee. Now it's not clear whether the House will even consider a resolution denouncing anti-Semitism.

The bookstore remarks were a separate controversy ...

March 07 2019

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Ilhan Omar's Remarks about Israel Don't Provoke the Ire of Many Democrats Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Ilhan Omar demonstrates that Democrats aren't really that upset about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Most Democrats Are Fine with Ilhan Omar's Comments About 'Allegiance to a Foreign Country' In case you've lost track of what the latest controversy surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar is about, during an appearance at a Washington D.C. bookstore, she declared, "I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is okay for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country." This was in the context of a discussion about U.S. policy towards Israel and the controversy surrounding her remarks from three weeks earlier, when she had said that Congressional support for Israel was "all about the Benjamins, baby" and funded by AIPAC, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee. Now it's not clear whether the House will even consider a resolution denouncing anti-Semitism. The bookstore remarks were a separate controversy ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories The Continued Resilience of Quiet America Victor Davis Hanson Despite crises and upheaval, America continues on to greater achievements. Asked about Ilhan Omar, Democrats Turn Focus to GOP John McCormack If their comments are any indication, House Democrats aren't ready to jettison Ilhan Omar the way Republicans jettisoned Steve King. Trump 'Would Be Very Disappointed' If North Korea Rebuilt Nuclear Sites Mairead McArdle President Trump responded Wednesday to reports that North Korea is rebuilding a missile-testing site it had begun dismantling. ADVERTISEMENT Trump Should Take a Page from Reagan's Playbook in North Korea Talks John Heubusch If President Trump can maintain a Reaganesque resolve and continue to apply maximum pressure on the Kim regime, he may still be able to ensure a more prosperous future for North Korea and improved security for the people of the United States. Backing Reparations Legislation Hurts Democrats George Will They haven't done their research and don't understand its complex cultural and financial implications. What Left-Wing Populism Looks Like Ilya Shapiro and Nathan Harvey House Democrats' new election-reform plan, the so-called For the People Act, is an unconstitutional abomination. Do Female Film Critics Need a Safe Space? Kyle Smith Some media women cry foul as male critics find fault with 'Captain Marvel.' Pelosi: Omar's Comments Not 'Intentionally Anti-Semitic' Jack Crowe The house speaker on Wednesday asserted Rep. Omar's claim that pro-Israel colleagues are motivated by a 'dual loyalty' was not 'intentionally anti-Semitic.' ADVERTISEMENT JOIN US AT THE 2019 IDEAS SUMMIT Photo Essays Seoul Shrouded in Smog Captain Marvel Premiere ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.