Muslims in Virginia are organizing for participation in next month's elections – with one political action committee urging support for Democrats.And terrorism...don't forget terrorism.
Mukit Hossain, president of the Virginia Muslim Political Action Committee, said his group believes there are 60,000 registered Muslim voters in the state and he is working to mobilize voters to get out and vote Democratic.
Population estimates show Virginia's Muslim population at about 300,000. Most reside in Northern Virginia. ...
Hossain said the group does not have a political affiliation and attempts to be nonpartisan. He said the PAC is endorsing Webb and the Democratic House candidates in Northern Virginia based on their views on civil liberties, human rights, immigration, foreign policy, health care and education.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Muslims for Democrats
Muslims in Virginia are organizing to support Democrats in the upcoming elections:
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