The Facts
- US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib won the Democratic nomination for a newly redrawn 12th district in Mich. Wed., defeating three other candidates who vied for the seat, including Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey.
- Tlaib led Winfrey 64%-20% with more than a third of the expected vote counted by 12:30 am, about the time the race was called by the Associated Press.
- Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett trailed with 10%, and former state Rep. Shanelle Jackson had 5%.
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
It's refreshing to see progressives like Tlaib continue to perform well in state politics. Tlaib works for her constituents, unlike many in Congress - especially the GOP - who would rather tow a party line that hurts their voters.
Republican narrative
Tlaib and other "progressives" like her are far-left extremists trying to fundamentally change American society. The US is a country based upon liberty and freedom, but Tlaib and her colleagues work to undermine those values that are a pillar of the US.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Tlaib's win is a victory over Israeli advocacy groups that seek to silence critics of Israel's harsh policies against Palestinians. The pro-Israel group Urban Empowerment Action (UEA) PAC spent nearly $700k backing Winfrey, but thankfully their efforts were in vain.
Pro-Israel narrative
Tlaib, like other members of the squad, has unrepentantly anti-Israel views and openly airs conspiracy theories that target Israel and the Jewish people. She even has close ties with Maher Abdel Qader, who is known for promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. She shouldn't be anywhere near a Congressional seat.
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