Simon says Piker's rhetoric should be condemned, not elevated at the Minnesota event
Steve SimonSecretary of state of Minnesota
Simon says Piker's rhetoric should be condemned rather than elevated.
“Jews have been a particular target of his wrath. It’s ugly and unacceptable. His poisonous rhetoric should be condemned, not elevated.”
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Where this statement fits
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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Simon describes Piker's past comments as hateful and bigoted.
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The report also quotes other Minnesota Democrats objecting to the event.
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Why this label?
Relative to the decision to platform Piker, Simon expressly objects to elevating rhetoric he describes as hateful toward Jews.
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