Betty McCollum objects to Piker's Minnesota appearance
Betty McCollumU.S. representative
McCollum says Piker's presence in Minnesota is unwelcome and argues for rejecting rhetoric she considers divisive.
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Appearing with Hasan Piker at the Minnesota event is justified as a way to mobilize young voters.
“Minnesotans stand united against hate in all its forms. Hasan Piker has used hate-filled, incendiary rhetoric that divides Americans and his presence in Minnesota is not welcome. I am committed to strengthening community, uniting people, and rejecting hate – from anyone. Following the pain and harm inflicted on Minnesota by ICE’s Metro Surge, as well as President Trump’s vicious attacks on our vibrant Somali American community, now is the time for Minnesotans to seek common ground in healing, standing with our neighbors, and elevating human dignity.”
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Ilhan Omar's campaign defends Hasan Piker event as Angie Craig and Jacob Frey object
Ilhan Omar's campaign says an October 26 event with Hasan Piker and Omar Fateh will help mobilize young voters. Angie Craig, Jacob Frey and Betty McCollum criticize giving Piker a platform, citing his past rhetoric. Piker rejects Craig's criticism as an attack on the party's left flank.
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Original reporting quotes officials about the planned Minnesota event. Allegations about Piker's earlier remarks are attributed to the speakers.
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TC Jewfolk reports that McCollum, Secretary of State Steve Simon and Mayor Jacob Frey are the latest Democrats to speak out about the planned event with Piker, Fateh and Omar.
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She connects her criticism to a call for solidarity after ICE's Metro Surge and Trump's attacks on Somali Americans.
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The subject is the decision to invite and appear with Piker at the October 26 Minnesota event. McCollum says Piker's presence in Minnesota is unwelcome and argues for rejecting rhetoric she considers divisive.
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“Early voting among people under 40 is down, and we need to do everything to get young people to the polls. The Congresswoman knows the Democratic Party is a Big Tent party, and she’s excited to join Senator Omar Fateh’s event to mobilize young voters and get them to vote in this critical midterm election.”Read statement
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“another democrat joins the chorus of right wing neo-nazis to attack their left flank. great. this constant desperation to appease the right is precisely why we're in this mess to begin with.”Read statement
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