By Steven Emerson
The primary season is in full swing, with the both parties seeing different winners in the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire primary. For the first time in more than a generation, both the Democratic and Republican party nominations are wide open. So it's seems a good time to point out that what the eventual nominees say and do now in appealing to their respective bases can come back to bite them in November.
That's why it's curious to see some of the Democratic candidates courting support from Islamist organizations with a record of support for those who actively seek to thwart American interests in the Middle East.
There's no question Muslim voters should be heard in this campaign. The question is who is best to speak for them? Far be it from us to advise the candidates, but the record shows that while the Muslim American Society (MAS) may claim a deep list of registered voters—a claim we believe is highly suspect -- the baggage it carries with it can do a campaign far more harm than good.. Read more ...
Source: The Investigative Project