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Ammar Campa-Najjar's Complex Family History Spans Continents And Generations Of Middle East Strife

Episode Summary

Over the past month, caught in the most competitive race of his political career and with his family dynasty hanging in the balance, Rep. Duncan Hunter embraced a campaign strategy that has been viewed as controversial to say the least. In addition to going after his opponent along traditional political lines in a district that has long been a Republican stronghold, Hunter has opted for a series of attacks labeling his Democratic challenger, Ammar Campa-Najjar, a “national security risk,” citing his Palestinian roots. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-najjar-family-history-20181030-story.html

Episode Notes

Over the past month, caught in the most competitive race of his political career and with his family dynasty hanging in the balance, Rep. Duncan Hunter embraced a campaign strategy that has been viewed as controversial to say the least.
In addition to going after his opponent along traditional political lines in a district that has long been a Republican stronghold, Hunter has opted for a series of attacks labeling his Democratic challenger, Ammar Campa-Najjar, a “national security risk,” citing his Palestinian roots.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-najjar-family-history-20181030-story.html