Anti-Semitism Fight Hijacks Democrats' Bid to Kick Off Agenda

Instead of a unified message on the legislation and the probes, meant to be cornerstones of their agenda, Democrats are bickering over a resolution to condemn comments from Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar, for rhetoric about Israel that some viewed as anti-Semitic. Now, both the timing and scope of the resolution are uncertain, leaving neither Omar’s defenders or those offended by her remarks satisfied with how Democratic leaders have handled the party’s response. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tried to use the anti-corruption measure, H.R.1, to bolster the profile of freshmen in swing states who campaigned on promises to increase transparency in government, expand voting rights and shed light on political donations.

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