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Omar Fateh, a self-described Democratic socialist, was endorsed by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party during its July convention, making him the first Minneapolis mayoral candidate in 16 years to
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Ilhan Omar erupts at own party for reneging on socialist candidate's endorsement: 'Inexcusable'
Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted her own state party on Thursday night for revoking the endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral hopeful Omar Fateh.
State Democratic officials withdrew the endorsement of a Minneapolis mayoral candidate who has drawn comparisons to Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayoral hopeful.
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Mamdani-like Democratic Socialist Omar Fateh loses key endorsement in Minneapolis mayoral race
The decision to strip Fateh of his endorsement came after incumbent Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey challenged the DFL’s voting process.
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party vacated is endorsement following State Democratic Party because of a “substantial undercount” in the nominee balloting at a recent convention.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
These comments are outrageous and have no place in our politics,’ said the Democratic Minnesota senator, who is backing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey