Michigan Senate Candidate Says Democratic Party Has Antisemitism Problem
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow stated during a Michigan primary debate that the Democratic Party has an antisemitism problem. She described an incident at the Democratic National Convention in which an attendee directed an antisemitic slur at her Jewish husband.
Fox NewsU.S. Senate in Michigan, said the Democratic Party has an antisemitism problem during a Senate primary debate on Thursday. "There is," McMorrow answered when asked whether an antisemitism problem exists in the party. "At the Democratic convention, an attendee yelled an antisemitic slur at my husband, who is Jewish and was walking with my 5-year-old daughter.
That is terrifying," she said. McMorrow, currently a member of the Michigan Senate, made the remarks amid a three-way primary contest.
McMorrow said she would have supported a resolution proposed by Sen. S. arms to Israel. She also said the violence in Gaza needs to end. "We need to bring about long-term peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis," McMorrow said. " She distinguished between criticism of the Israeli government and rhetoric directed at Jewish people in the United States.
Her comments received applause from the audience.
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Story Timeline
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Mallory McMorrow stated during a Michigan Senate primary debate that the Democratic Party has an antisemitism problem.
1 sourceFox News - August 2024
McMorrow said an attendee at the Democratic National Convention directed an antisemitic slur at her husband.
1 sourceFox News
Potential Impact
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McMorrow's remarks may receive attention in Michigan Senate primary coverage.
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Democratic candidates may face further questions on party rhetoric regarding Israel.
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