It appears that the days may be numbered for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), the far-left congresswoman whose extreme rhetoric and anti-Israel statements have become increasingly unpopular with voters—even in the strongly Democratic Minneapolis. A recent poll reportedly supported by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) indicates that Omar is losing support in her own district, while primary challenger Ryan Winkler is rapidly gaining momentum.
Omar’s difficulties arise from her extensive history of inflammatory, anti-Semitic remarks—most notoriously her 2019 tweet suggesting that American support for Israel was driven by financial incentives, a comment that many across the political spectrum, including leaders from her own party, deemed overtly offensive. The backlash was so intense that even then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly criticized her. However, rather than altering her approach, Omar has remained steadfast, continuing to oppose legislation aimed at combating anti-Semitism while aligning herself with fringe activist groups and transforming every issue into a cultural conflict.
Now, her radical views are beginning to have consequences.
According to the AIPAC-affiliated poll, voters are becoming aware that Omar’s priorities do not reflect their own. The poll states, “Even after being rebuked by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders for her antisemitic language, Ilhan Omar has persisted in taking extreme positions and opposing legislation designed to address the rising anti-Semitism in this country.”