'The Squad,' once thought in trouble to retain seats, show staying power after string of primary wins
With Rep. Ilhan Omar's victory in Minnesota on Tuesday, she joined squad members Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who all held their own against Democratic primary challengers in recent weeks, despite concerns the self-proclaimed “Squad” members may have trouble holding on to their seats.
With Rep. Ilhan Omar's victory in Minnesota on Tuesday, she joined squad members Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who all held their own against Democratic primary challengers in recent weeks, despite concerns the self-proclaimed “Squad” members may have trouble holding on to their seats.
Omar, the incumbent, defeated attorney Antone Melton-Meaux, who garnered attention for outraising her during the campaign.
“Tonight, our movement didn’t just win,” Omar tweeted. “We earned a mandate for change. Despite outside efforts to defeat us, we once again broke turnout records. Despite the attacks, our support has only grown.”
"It has been the honor of my life to represent you in Congress and I look forward to continuing to serve the people of the 5th District in the years to come," she continued.
“Tonight, our movement didn’t just win,” Omar tweeted. “We earned a mandate for change. Despite outside efforts to defeat us, we once again broke turnout records. Despite the attacks, our support has only grown.”
"It has been the honor of my life to represent you in Congress and I look forward to continuing to serve the people of the 5th District in the years to come," she continued.
The Somali born lawmaker was elected as one of the first Muslim American women in Congress, along with Tlaib. Her outspoken criticism of President Trump and advocacy for far-left ideas have gained national attention and -- with the help of her Twitter feed -- made her a target of Republicans and even some fellow Democrats. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
In other developments:
- Rep. Ilhan Omar beats back Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota
- Former Minnesota lieutenant governor wins GOP primary, set to face conservative Dem in key battleground race
- Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP nod in Georgia
In other developments:
- Rep. Ilhan Omar beats back Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota
- Former Minnesota lieutenant governor wins GOP primary, set to face conservative Dem in key battleground race
- Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP nod in Georgia
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