As-salam 'Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Mr. Ellison,
As an American Muslim convert myself, I have wondered about your political party affiliation. It seems the Republican party is closer to the Islamic stance when it comes to social issues like abortion and marriage, while the Democratic party is only closer when it comes to foreign policy. In fact, most American Muslims voted for Bush in 2000, but have made the switch to the Democratic party after the Iraq war started.
What has led you to your party affiliation and for what reasons? Is this change good for the American Muslim community? And if so, are there any downsides?
JazakAllah Khayr.
Edit: Big thanks to Rep. Ellison for answering this question. Unfortunately it left a lot out, but adequate.
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As-salam 'Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Mr. Ellison,
As an American Muslim convert myself, I have wondered about your political party affiliation. It seems the Republican party is closer to the Islamic stance when it comes to social issues like abortion and marriage, while the Democratic party is only closer when it comes to foreign policy. In fact, most American Muslims voted for Bush in 2000, but have made the switch to the Democratic party after the Iraq war started.
What has led you to your party affiliation and for what reasons? Is this change good for the American Muslim community? And if so, are there any downsides?
JazakAllah Khayr.
Edit: Big thanks to Rep. Ellison for answering this question. Unfortunately it left a lot out, but adequate.
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