House Democrats plan vote to condemn anti-Semitism after Muslim Rep. Ilhan Omar claims pro-Israel American Jews have 'allegiance to a foreign country'
Rep. Ilhan Omar said last week that she condemned 'political influence' in America 'that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country' Remark came in the context of an audience member's shout about an anti-Semitic comment she had previously apologized for Jewish Democrats condemned the 'slur' and rejected the stereotype that American Jews' first loyalty is to Israel Omar refuses to back down this time, saying that as a member of Congress she 'should not be expected to have allegiance/pledge support to a foreign country' Nancy Pelosi is planning to hold a vote Wednesday on a House resolution but it's unclear how strongly worded it will be One version under consideration directly condemns Omar, while another denounces anti-Semitism in general without naming her By David Martosko, U.s. Political Editor For Dailymail.com
Published: 20:39 GMT, 4 March 2019 | Updated: 20:43 GMT, 4 March 2019
House Democratic leaders are preparing to hold a vote Wednesday on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism after a Muslim first-term congresswoman refused to apologize for her latest statements that drew fierce protests from Jewish groups.
An aide to a senior Democrat said Monday that the substance of the resolution is still under discussion.
One version is a direct condemnation of statements last week by Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a former Somali refugee. Another is softer, denouncing anti-Semitism in general.
Omar, 37, said last week during a public event in Washington that she wanted to discuss 'the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country.'
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a former Somali refugee and one of two Muslim women in Congress, said last week that she condemned 'political influence' in America 'that says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country' – a
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