The DFL is the antisemitic party

Initially, I thought about whether the DFL had become the Antisemitic Party after reading this Alpha News article. After a little thinking, though, I decided that this article isn't worthy of a question mark. That subject is settled. The topic discussed in the article is "an upcoming Minneapolis event featuring Rep. Ilhan Omar, state Sen. Omar Fateh and controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker." According to Alpha News, "Minnesota Democrats are facing growing backlash over an upcoming Minneapolis event featuring Rep. Ilhan Omar, state Sen. Omar Fateh and controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, whose inflammatory statements about Jews and Israel — and his declaration that “America deserved 9/11” — have drawn condemnation from Jewish organizations and some members of the Democratic Party itself. Now, one of Minnesota’s leading Jewish organizations is calling out not only the lawmakers participating in the event, but also fellow Democrats who have remained silent."

The most prominent Democrat who hasn't stood up to Piker is Amy Klobuchar:

Sen. Amy Klobuchar also weighed in, although her criticism came through a campaign spokesperson rather than a public statement. "The senator believes that a number of the statements he has made are reckless and unacceptable," a spokesperson for Klobuchar’s gubernatorial campaign told Jewish Insider.
First off, that's a wimpy statement. That doesn't even rise to the level of the proverbial "strongly worded sentence." If I was writing that statement, it would've said "Senator Klobuchar is disgusted by many of Mr. Piker's statements. If elected governor, she will sign an executive order that states in clear, uncertain terms that antisemitism isn't welcome in the DFL."

Next, I'd announce that "Sen. Klobuchar will lead a counterprotest outside the Oct. 26 event in a sign of solidarity with our Jewish neighbors. Some things transcend politics and campaigns."

Fox9's report on this event:

Beyond the political controversy, the JCRC says the decision by Omar and Fateh reflects a deeper concern about Jewish Americans’ place within the political parties they support. The organization cited polling showing that relatively few Jewish Americans believe either major political party adequately supports their community.

"Jewish Americans should never have to choose between political belonging and the expectation that their leaders will stand against antisemitism," the JCRC said.

To her credit, Angie Craig spoke out against the event, which drew a sharp response from Piker:

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