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May 15, 2022 9 tweets 7 min read Read on X
Thruout the 2019 federal elxn, I tried to press then-leader of the Conservative Party Andrew Scheer about his party's ties to the self-styled "Imam of Peace," friend and ally of white supremacists and enthusiastic promoter of the "white genocide/replacement" conspiracy. #cdnpoli
Neither Tawhidi's proud endorsement of/by extremists known for influencing white supremacist terrorists, nor his obsessive demonizing of Muslims, were enough to prompt hesitation by those in govt about embracing/amplifying him. #cdnpoli
I'd love to know where those vying for the Conservative Party's leadership stand on this, and about what, if anything, has changed within their party re: Tawhidi and others like him.

What, if anything, has been learned? Be specific. #cdnpoli
So, are you still good friends with Tawhidi? For years you've been silent as he targeted Muslim women, spread vile conspiracies - incl the one embraced by the Buffalo shooter - and literally toured with notorious white supremacists. #cdnpoli

Further to the above, and for those unaware: #cdnpoli
This is recent stuff, and while MRG would like to be praised for her situational bursts of moral clarity, she doesn't deserve a pass here. #cdnpoli
So, @patrickbrownont, would people like Tawhidi remain welcome in your party should you win the leadership?

Do you have concerns about your campaign co-chair's record of choosing to look the other way if/when such vile and dangerous rhetoric comes from a friend? #cdnpoli
This sort of thing means nothing if, internally, you've no problem with those who tolerate it. #cdnpoli

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Though I'd argue it already has.
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