Yes, that Barbara Boxer, the far left senator from California. Why am I giving Barbara her year-end props? For this surprisingly gutsy move,
Newsweek Magazine: CAIR Play?
Sen. Barbara Boxer recalled an award she recently gave to an Islamic activist because of his ties to a major American Muslim organizationâ??that critics say has ties to terrorist activities.
In a highly unusual move, Sen. Barbara Boxer of California has rescinded an award to an Islamic activist in her home state because of the manâ??s connections to a major American Muslim organization that recently has been courted by leading political figures and even the FBI.
Hot Air has more, including this depressing observation, “Now, if we could only get the Bush administration to be as tough on CAIR as Sen. Boxer is.”
Little Green Footballs says, CAIR responds predictably: itâ??s Islamophobia, spread by Jews!