Jewish community in Denver on high alert over rise of democratic socialist Melat Kiros
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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros' primary victory in Colorado has prompted a political counter from members of the state's Jewish community, who say they feel afraid and unheard as debates over antisemitism and party politics intensify.
Progressive groups celebrated a major victory when 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros ousted 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in June. But the Democratic primary upset heightened safety concerns among Denver’s Jewish leaders, who warn her sharp rhetoric will fuel antisemitic hostility and violence in their city.
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left man…