Morrison's spokesperson says she opposes Piker's rhetoric and will not attend the event
Kelly MorrisonU.S. representative for Minnesota, through a spokesperson
Morrison's spokesperson says she opposes Piker's rhetoric and will not attend the event.
“Rep. Morrison opposes hateful rhetoric in all forms and has heard from Minnesotans who have been extremely hurt by his past comments. She will not be attending the event next week.”
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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 sought responses from Minnesota Democrats about the announced event.
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The report also quotes other Minnesota Democrats objecting to the event.
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Relative to giving Piker a platform at the Minnesota event, Morrison's office objects to his rhetoric and says she will not attend.
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