When the latest controversy erupted over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments about Israel, only one 2020 presidential candidate rushed to her defense: Bernie Sanders
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“Bernie Sanders has held the most progressive positions in the Democratic Party on foreign policy and U.S. policy toward Israel — and just like with so many other issues, the party is catching up to positions he’s held for years now,” said Waleed Shahid, a former Sanders campaign aide who currently works for the progressive Justice Democrats.
A House resolution that was initially proposed to denounce Omar by name was changed to condemn anti-Semitism, bigotry against Muslims and denounce racism against minorities, and passed overwhelmingly Thursday. Omar’s name was not mentioned in the final resolution.
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