Some people don’t seem to notice this was said before 911 in 2000.
Prior to 911 it seemed that Muslims were on our side and could be a valuable bloc in the conservative base due to what seemed to be their social conservatism.
It seemed they were social conservatives, believed in marriage, were pro-life and anti homosexual agenda. It seemed they would be allies against the left and liberalism.
That was obviously wrong. It took 911 to show it. Not the attack itself, but the reaction to it and how their interest overall was more to combat anti-Islamism and anti-Jihad than combat Islamic terrorism and fascism.
And later even more overt support for and actual terrorist involvement and actions began.
Looking back from what we know now, it was always wishful thinking.
Knees jerking so hard around here, we need our own FR Othopedist.
I recall this time well, the muslim - american vote was instrumental in getting W elected as I recall. At the time this was said, I have no problem with it.
After 9/11, yeah, would be MUCH different.