Texas Republicans Rally Behind Muslim Official as Some Try to Oust Him Over Religion
Some Republicans wanted to remove Shahid Shafi, who was appointed county vice chairman in July, because of his religion. They were defeated in a 139-49 vote. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Texas
Topics: Republicans, 139-49, defeated, religion, because, chairman, county, appointed, Shafi, Shahid, remove, wanted, Religion, Official, Muslim, Behind, Rally, Texas
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/us/muslim-republican-shahid-shafi-texas.html?partner=rss&emc=rss