The “M” Word
by digby
It appears that it’s become an official dogwhistle:
Looks like the latest Muslim-baiting ad of the season is here, this time in the Ohio state treasurer’s race.
Republican Josh Mandel released an ad that ostensibly targets Democrat incumbent treasurer Kevin Boyce’s ethics. But, as you’ll see, there’s also a claim (of questionable accuracy) made about a mosque. And the ad references a lobbyist linked to Boyce who goes by Noure Alo. But in the ad, Alo’s full name — Mohammed Noure Alo — is used, Barack Hussein Obama-style.
The incumbent state treasurer happens to be Christian. And African American.
h/t to ab