No. of Recommendations: 4
Tlaib may be, but part of the progressive wing is Bernie Sanders. Pretty sure he is a Jew. Tlaib does not necessarily represent that entire wing.
Interesting tidbit: Tlaib was "awarded" the title "Anti-Semite of the Year" in 2023 by the Anti-Defamation League. From what I have read, it was because of some of her statements in support of the Palestinian people (though, as near as I can tell, NOT Hamas specifically).
I don't really follow her, but a quick check has her saying things like this:
“From the river to the sea is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate. My work and advocacy is always centered in justice and dignity for all people no matter faith or ethnicity.”
I agree. Freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence. I don't consider that anti-semitic. If it is, then I guess I am (even though I'm sure I'm not). Though it was probably short-sighted for her to use that phrase, since Hamas and Hezbollah do not mean it in the same context (i.e. they literally want to expunge the region of Israel and the Jewish people). Even if she is sincere in her explanation, the use of that phrase obviously would make her a target for criticism (and future attack ads when she campaigns for reelection). So it was rather inept of her. The Reps would be incompetent if they didn't use it against her on the next election.
Also, keep in mind that she is of Palestinian heritage (1st generation American). Her being concerned about the Palestinian situation is as natural as a Jewish member of Congress being concerned about 10/7/24, or other such attacks on Israelis.
