Truly goes to show that no matter how much you champion far-right causes (in Ismail's case, not just in terms of "religious freedom" but many other conservative domestic policies besides), you are perpetually expendable if you do not fit the movement's ethno-ideological archetype.

Note that among the individuals that Gov. Abbott singles out by name in this purge is Randall Todd (Ismail) Royer. Aside from his work with CAIR, he is affiliated with the right-leaning RFI and was even appointed to Trump's Religious Liberty Commission!

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Like, you really don’t have ONE person on your team with the subject matter expertise to say “FAM THIS AIN’T IT”

Off the top, of the MANY East coast options, I would’ve suggested Rakim - Guess Who’s Back. As a bonus, he literally says “pump the volume up” in the first minute!! #blacksky

Gosh, I hope you’re right about the messaging. TBH though I’m also concerned about Dems ability to form a coherent and effective narrative

Presumably to the Dems benefit but…I dunno, I still worry that there’s a story that Reps can weave and push into the zeitgeist that’ll get people to think otherwise

I’m genuinely concerned for anyone of any gender (or non-binary) having that convo with him. Like, there’s GOT to be a better use of your time.

Stick a fork in this guy already

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Right?? This guy clearly also does not half-step

I remember him being less of a herb not long ago. These past few years (but esp habibi’s campaign) have really done a number on these “public intellectuals”