Kaptur and Sykes refuse to condemn antisemitism

Yesterday House Democrats signed a letter criticizing Rep. Jayapal’s antisemitic comments on Israel…

…But Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes’ names are noticeably missing from the letter.

“Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes’ silence is deafening. Their refusal to stand up to antisemitism is unfair to Ohio voters wondering where they really stand on this issue.” — NRCC Spokesman Chris Gustafson

Background:

• Ilhan Omar flexed her anti-Semitic bonafides last week, saying there is “no way in hell” she’ll attend the President of Israel’s speech to Congress next week. Then, seeing no consequences from Democratic leadership, Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib followed suit.
• After seeing other Democrats’ antisemitism go unchecked, on Saturday Jayapal said, “Israel is a racist state,” which received pushback from Republicans and Democrats alike.
• On Sunday, Jayapal tentatively walked back her antisemitic statements.