Source: Fox News
Summary
Republican Party officials are criticizing Iowa Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott for her past writings on faith and politics. Garriott, a Lutheran minister, wrote an op-ed in 2015 defending a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer, arguing that Jesus engaged with pagans. Republicans are using this op-ed to attack Garriott’s views on faith and politics. Garriott’s campaign has responded by saying that her faith calls her to love everyone, including those with different beliefs.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sarah Trone Garriott’s past op-eds have become a target for Republican attacks. The RNC is criticizing her for defending a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer and for sharing her thoughts on how the 9/11 terrorist attacks made her more aware of anti-Muslim bigotry. Garriott’s campaign is responding by highlighting her commitment to loving everyone, including those with different beliefs. The exchange is following a familiar pattern of accusations and counter-accusations. The ritual of criticizing an opponent’s past statements has begun.
Author: Evan Null
