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I always found Norquist's articles in the old American Spectator to be very worthwhile reading. Furthermore, his work at his tax-reform organization is always interesting.

I didn't see the 'debate' in question, but my respect for him would have dropped if he actually called Gaffney names. I don't always agree with everything Gaffney says, but no sense in making it personal.

One thing in Norquist's favor is that Democrats absolutely hate the guy. For that alone, he deserves some respect.

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I always found Norquist's articles in the old American Spectator to be very worthwhile reading. Furthermore, his work at his tax-reform organization is always interesting.

That was then. This is now. With him on the Wahhabi payroll, he is a menace to the GOP. I hope his "Religion of Peace" star is fading with the White House.

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I always found Norquist's articles in the old American Spectator to be very worthwhile reading. Furthermore, his work at his tax-reform organization is always interesting.

That was then. This is now. With him on the Wahhabi payroll, he is a menace to the GOP. I hope his "Religion of Peace" star is fading with the White House.

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I didn't see the 'debate' in question, but my respect for him would have dropped if he actually called Gaffney names. I don't always agree with everything Gaffney says, but no sense in making it personal.

I saw the interview, and it left me with my mouth open. The best description I can think of is that it was a "Hussein Ibish" moment, in which a Muslim apologist (in this case, Norquist) totally ignores a specific question (about the danger of Islamic Wahhabi extremism) to personally attack his debate opponent (Frank Gaffney). Norquist actually ended with an exhortation for the audience to "pray for forgiveness" for Frank Gaffney's supposed intolerance. It was truly ugly and mean-spirited.

Norquist might be hated by the Dems, but I certainly don't want him representing Conservatives after that performance.