Source: The Washington Post
Deedra Abboud is a Muslim American candidate running for U.S. Senate against Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). Abboud has faced several hateful comments online since announcing her candidacy. (The Washington Post)
There weren’t a ton of people commenting on U.S. Senate hopeful Deedra Abboud’s campaign Facebook page before Tuesday.
Then Abboud, a little-known candidate in Arizona’s 2018 Democratic primary, posted a short tribute to the Founding Fathers, religious freedom and the separation of church and state — and the floodgates opened.
“Sorry no room for Muslims in our government,” wrote Chris Siemers.
“Towel headed piece of s—,” wrote Brian Zappa.
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