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Seasoned Republican coalition builder Grover Norquist has long advocated what others are now discovering – that (mostly immigrant) Muslims are natural conservatives and a perfect fit for the Republican Party. He claimed, rightly, that Muslims helped elect George W. Bush in the 2000 presidential election. His efforts have been so successful, that he (and we) are coming under attack for alleged terrorist ties. The recent Justice Dept. raids on Muslim organizations have provided yet more fodder for accusations of complicity, regardless of party affiliation. This week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) and President Bush were urged by Jewish groups to return contributions from Muslims – and transfer money seized in the raids to 9/11 victims. Moran refused that demand and Norquist also issued his denials of courting bad guys. But the worldwide terror cash flow still has the capability of snaring more American Muslims in its net, and is something both the GOP and Muslim groups will have to pay attention to if real issues and problems are to be solved – and if cooperation between the two groups has any future.
Shahed Amanullah is editor-in-chief of altmuslim.com.
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