Democrats anonymously target Muslim candidate, questioning his eligibility to run for Michigan governor https://interc.pt/2nvWmR5 by @ZaidJilani
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turning a standard residency fight into a birther story is kind of a shitty move
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actually im kind of talking about how your story is being framed
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Yes I got that. But why won’t the Dems condemn this? And how do you suspect this became an issue? All the people quoted are anonymous Dems. Just concerned citizens?
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Also, the candidate himself called it a birther situation. We reported on it. So take that part up with him.
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lol okay ryan. i mean... sigh.
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If it’s so standard, why would nobody go on record? You genuinely think there is a question of whether he should be able to run?
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I have no idea, but I know the Intercept has a vested interest in making a local dispute that has some real controversy into Democrats don't like Muslims.
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It is no secret lots of Dem leaders think a Muslim candidate is unelectable in Michigan. That’s distinct from personal animus but a very real thing and a factor in what’s happening here.
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Which Dem leaders?
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He has several Dem opponents, including Shri Tanedar. Hmm now why hasn't Shri stood up for him? Why is it only Gretchen Whitmer who needs to answer?
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