Here’s this week’s LoL Friday Short.
It’s being reported this week that Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has raised nearly $4-million in campaign contributions in the last three months. That’s despite House Republicans censuring her last Fall for her stance against Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. And that’s despite being hung-out to dry by some in her own party.
But why does Tlaib garner so much support and vitriol?
Because she’s a threat to the donor base.
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NOTES:
“Rep. Rashida Tlaib raises an astounding $3.7 million in last 3 months.” By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press
“‘I Always Outwork the Hate’: An Exclusive Interview With Rashida Tlaib.” By John Nichols of The Nation