Coverage dated August 9, 2022

Omar facing closer-than-expected House primary in Minnesota

Headline from Madison

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar is locked in a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race with a centrist challenger who has questioned Omar's support for the “defund the police” movement amid rising crime

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  1. Madison

    Omar facing closer-than-expected House primary in Minnesota (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar is locked in a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race with a centrist challenger who has questioned Omar's support for the “defund the police” movement amid rising crime

  2. Bowling Green Daily News

    Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in Minnesota (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the “defund the police” movement. Former Minneapolis City Councilmember Don Samuels

  3. KVIA El Paso

    Omar survives surprising nail-biter to win Democratic nomination for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, CNN projects (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Eric Bradner, CNN Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar survived a primary challenge Tuesday, CNN projected — but barely, and the narrow result could encourage critics of the progressive “squad” member to try again in two years.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Rep. Ilhan Omar survives challenge from pro-police Democrat in Minnesota (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Ilhan Omar pulled off a Democratic primary win Tuesday for Minnesota's 5th District following a close contest from a moderate Democrat who dinged the progressive for wanting to defund the police.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Omar wins close House primary against centrist opponent in Minnesota (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the "defund the police" movement.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Rep. Ilhan Omar Survives Moderate Primary Challenge By The Skin Of Her Teeth (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated former Minneapolis City Councilman and Board of Education member Don Samuels by fewer than 2,500 votes Tuesday.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Minneapolis mayor criticizes Ilhan Omar for 'making it about' herself after narrow primary win (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Minneapolis’s Democratic mayor didn’t hold back after Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) narrowly survived a primary challenge on Tuesday, attributing the congresswoman’s near-defeat to what he said was her inability to “work with other people” and her lack of “urgency to do the work.”

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