Democrat Congressional Candidate Angie Craig received the endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Congressional Progressive Caucus represents the liberal wing of the Democratic Party but more important is that the co-chair of the caucus is the controversial Minnesota Democrat Congressman Keith Ellison.
Keith Ellison is also the Deputy Chair of Democratic National Committee. In the beginning of the year, he endorsed a violent far-left domestic terror group “ANTIFA”. The controversy continued when it was discovered again that he continued what looks like a friendly relationship with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan
Now there are reports that Keith Ellison attended a private dinner with President of Iran.
Angie Craig and Keith Ellison have been political allies since her first failed political run in 2016. Keith Ellison contributed $5,000 to her campaign and campaigned in the 2nd Congressional District as recently as January 24th.
in 2016, Keith Ellison said the following regarding Angie Craig
“I am proud to announce my endorsement of Angie Craig for Congress. Angie will work diligently to advance economic prosperity for all families, to strengthen our commitment to seniors, and to promote high-quality public education and debt-free college. Angie will be a hard-working, values-driven Member of Congress for the people of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.”
As of this article, Angie Craig has not distanced herself from Keith Ellison
You can listen to Keith Ellison event in the 2nd Congressional District below.