Approximately $631,000 came from internet donors via an online Democratic fundraising platform called ActBlue, Politico reported. Online donations to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) surged during the first three months of the year as she battled anti-Muslim rhetoric and accusations of anti-Semitism. ASSOCIATED PRESS Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was one of the top fundraising House Democrats this quarter, per Politico. “Since the President’s tweet Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life ― many directly referencing or replying to the President’s video,” Omar said Sunday night. Omar was one of the top fundraising House Democrats this quarter, per Politico.

Source: Huffington Post April 16, 2019 03:45 UTC