Something strange is happening in Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for the Senate, recently faced a simple request that shouldn’t have stumped any American politician. He was asked to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood. That’s right, the same Muslim Brotherhood with a long, well-documented history of extremism and ties to terrorist groups around the world. This wasn’t some loaded “gotcha” question. It was a fair test of where his true loyalties stand. Yet, instead of a straight answer, he dodged and danced around. Why is that so hard for some Democrats to do these days?
For years, the left has attacked conservatives, calling patriots “bigots” if they dare to demand even the bare minimum: a clear stand against radical Islamic groups. The media jumps up and down about so-called Islamophobia. But when it’s time to face reality and take a stand, Democrats like El-Sayed can’t give a simple “no” to groups with dark, anti-American agendas. Are they afraid of offending someone? Or do they just crave the votes so badly that they’re willing to look the other way?
Liberals claim to champion “inclusion” and “tolerance,” yet bend over backwards to refuse a clear break with organizations that wish harm on our country. Maybe they hope nobody is paying attention. Maybe, in their twisted world, calling out the Muslim Brotherhood for what they are is somehow “racist.” The double standard is breathtaking, but by now, not all that surprising.
It would be one thing if El-Sayed condemned these extremists loudly and clearly. That would show basic respect for the country he wants to help govern. Americans don’t ask for much—just for leaders who will pick America every single time, not play footsie with foreign activists or organizations known around the globe for chaos and violence. When politicians hem and haw on questions like this, they reveal more than they hide.
How can anyone trust Democrats with our national security when some won’t even say “no” to groups like the Muslim Brotherhood? The left’s refusal to draw firm lines is why voters keep losing faith, and why America slowly slips away from the values that made us strong. If El-Sayed can’t put America first, why should voters put him anywhere near the halls of power?
Source: Townhall
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