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Suburban Warrior

(405 posts)
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 09:28 PM Nov 2020

Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer Loses House Bid

Far-right activist Laura Loomer has lost her long-shot House bid in Florida, despite support from Donald Trump and other leading Republicans. Loomer, who has been banned from most social networks and Uber and Lyft for her attacks on Muslims, emerged from the Republican primary in Florida as the rare MAGA internet candidate who was able to actually secure a party nomination. But she failed to oust Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the heavily Democratic district, with AP calling the race in favor of Frankel at 8:00 Eastern.

Loomer has launched hateful attacks on Muslims, calling for the creation of a rideshare company that wouldn’t employ Muslims and a ban on Muslims holding office in the United States. But Trump congratulated her on primary win anyway, and Trump daughter-in-law Lara Trump joined her on the campaign trail. Loomer was also endorsed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and former Trump adviser Roger Stone, who lent his name to urgent fundraising efforts for Loomer in the final days of the campaign.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/far-right-activist-laura-loomer-loses-house-bid?ref=home

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Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer Loses House Bid (Original Post) Suburban Warrior Nov 2020 OP
Good! The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #1
GOOD!!!! n/t gay texan Nov 2020 #2
Too bad the wackjob in Georgia didn't SoCalNative Nov 2020 #3
Wait did she ever find out if acme was owned by Watchfoxheadexplodes Nov 2020 #4
Aww, poor Loony Loomer! (n/t) SMC22307 Nov 2020 #5
wonderful news! bagimin Nov 2020 #6
Good news! K&R crickets Nov 2020 #7
Go away now and never bother us again. Grokenstein Nov 2020 #8
Good! nt chowder66 Nov 2020 #9
Good news, but not unexpected. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #10

BobTheSubgenius

(11,563 posts)
10. Good news, but not unexpected.
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 11:48 PM
Nov 2020

If they could elect a far-right loon like her, it's time to seriously reconsider...everything.

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