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1/ Today: A group of Republicans in a North Texas county will vote on whether to remove their vice-chairman because he's Muslim. #txlege bit.ly/2Fnfoml
2/ Shahid Shafi is a trauma surgeon and member of the Southlake City Council.
He says he identifies as a Republican because of his firm belief in small government, lower taxes and secure borders.
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He says he identifies as a Republican because of his firm belief in small government, lower taxes and secure borders.
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3/ But some local party members say his faith isn't representative of all Tarrant County Republicans.
They've said Islamic ideologies run counter to the U.S. Constitution — an assertion many Texas GOP officials have called bigoted.
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They've said Islamic ideologies run counter to the U.S. Constitution — an assertion many Texas GOP officials have called bigoted.
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4/ One of the precinct chairs leading the charge to recall him has said she has “never doubted” her side has the votes it needs. bit.ly/2Fnfoml
5/ Several prominent Texas Republicans have rallied behind Shafi leading up to Thursday’s vote —including U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former House Speaker Joe Straus. bit.ly/2Fnfoml
6/ Shafi, who came to the U.S. in 1990 and became a naturalized citizen in 2009, has repeatedly defended himself against the attacks on his religion.
“I am honored to be an American and a Republican.”
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“I am honored to be an American and a Republican.”
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