Minneapolis Star Tribune endorses Ilhan Omar's primary challenger [View all]

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Source: The Hill

The Minneapolis Star Tribune is endorsing Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) challenger ahead of next week's primary, saying the first-term lawmaker "wants to lead a movement" instead of serving her constituents.

The editorial board on Wednesday backed Antone Melton-Meaux, praising his "strong progressive values," for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, which encompasses most of Minneapolis.

"After careful consideration and interviews with both, the Star Tribune Editorial Board recommends Melton-Meaux, a first-time candidate with strong progressive values that align well with the district, as well as consensus-building skills honed as a professional mediator," the editorial board wrote.

"Melton-Meaux brings a different sensibility to this race, one grounded in helping resolve disputes to move forward — a skill this country is much in need of," it continues. "While Omar wants to lead a movement, Melton-Meaux seeks to serve the Fifth District."

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