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| − | McCollum, also referred to as "BDS Betty",<ref>[https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-2/antisemite-of-the-week-betty-mccollum-aka-bds-betty Antisemite Of The Week: Betty McCollum - aka BDS Betty]</ref> holds a strong record of promoting [[anti-Zionist]] causes. She introduced a bill in 2017 to halt U.S. aid to [[Israel]],<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/American-Politics/Bill-withhold-military-aid-to-Israel-over-Palestinian-children-detention-588753 Bill withhold military aid to Israel over Palestinian children detention]</ref> calling the latter's policies "[[apartheid]]" at a pro-[[Palestinian]] conference.<ref>[https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P4-2137104783/rep-betty-mccollum-it-s-called-apartheid Rep. Betty McCollum: “It’s Called Apartheid”]</ref> After being the subject of a harsh attack by the [[AIPAC]] in February 2020, she accused the pro-Israel organization of "weaponizing anti-Semitism" and called them a "hate group".<ref>[https://www.minnpost.com/national/2020/02/whats-behind-rep-betty-mccollums-most-recent-run-in-with-aipac/ What’s behind Rep. Betty McCollum’s most recent run-in with AIPAC]</ref> | + | McCollum, also referred to as "BDS Betty",<ref>[https://www.stopantisemitism.org/antisemite-of-the-week-2/antisemite-of-the-week-betty-mccollum-aka-bds-betty Antisemite Of The Week: Betty McCollum - aka BDS Betty]</ref> holds a strong record of promoting [[anti-Zionist]] causes. In 2006, she voted against the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, which restricts U.S. relations with the Palestinians unless they aren't run by [[Hamas]].<ref>[https://forward.com/news/1009/lawmaker-aipac-feud-after-fight-over-hamas-bill/ Lawmaker, Aipac Feud After Fight Over Hamas Bill]</ref> She introduced a bill in 2017 to halt U.S. aid to [[Israel]],<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/American-Politics/Bill-withhold-military-aid-to-Israel-over-Palestinian-children-detention-588753 Bill withhold military aid to Israel over Palestinian children detention]</ref> calling the latter's policies "[[apartheid]]" at a pro-[[Palestinian]] conference.<ref>[https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P4-2137104783/rep-betty-mccollum-it-s-called-apartheid Rep. Betty McCollum: “It’s Called Apartheid”]</ref> After being the subject of a harsh attack by the [[AIPAC]] in February 2020, she accused the pro-Israel organization of "weaponizing anti-Semitism" and called them a "hate group".<ref>[https://www.minnpost.com/national/2020/02/whats-behind-rep-betty-mccollums-most-recent-run-in-with-aipac/ What’s behind Rep. Betty McCollum’s most recent run-in with AIPAC]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:05, December 19, 2020
Betty L. McCollum, born July 12, 1954 (age 72), is a former teacher and sales manager currently representing Minnesota's 4th congressional district. A leftist and member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she was elected in 2000 in the heavily liberal area and re-elected by large margins since. McCollum has been noted for her anti-Israel advocacy[1] similar to fellow colleagues Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. She is also a co-sponsor of the far-left Green New Deal proposal.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
2010 election
Rep. McCollum faced a strong challenge from pro-life conservative Republican Teresa Collett in the 2010 Midterm Elections, where she has been noted for ducking debates.[3] While managing to win in the strongly left-wing district, McCollum's margin of victory was only half of what they previously had been.[4]
Anti-Israel record
McCollum, also referred to as "BDS Betty",[5] holds a strong record of promoting anti-Zionist causes. In 2006, she voted against the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, which restricts U.S. relations with the Palestinians unless they aren't run by Hamas.[6] She introduced a bill in 2017 to halt U.S. aid to Israel,[7] calling the latter's policies "apartheid" at a pro-Palestinian conference.[8] After being the subject of a harsh attack by the AIPAC in February 2020, she accused the pro-Israel organization of "weaponizing anti-Semitism" and called them a "hate group".[9]
References
- ↑ Betty McCollum - Jewish Guide to U.S. Politics
- ↑ H.Res.109 - Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Minnnesota - Election Results 2010
- ↑ Antisemite Of The Week: Betty McCollum - aka BDS Betty
- ↑ Lawmaker, Aipac Feud After Fight Over Hamas Bill
- ↑ Bill withhold military aid to Israel over Palestinian children detention
- ↑ Rep. Betty McCollum: “It’s Called Apartheid”
- ↑ What’s behind Rep. Betty McCollum’s most recent run-in with AIPAC