Democrats are afraid of losing a useful ally.
Via WACH:
In the wake of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, there are new concerns about the rise of anti-Semitism and hate speech in the country, and the role political leaders play in disavowing controversial figures.
Earlier this month, Louis Farrakhan, the controversial leader of the Nation of Islam delivered a hate-filled speech attacking the Jewish community. He posted a clip of the speech on Twitter where he compared Jews to termites.
“When they talk about Farrakhan and call me a hater, you know what they do, call me an anti-Semite, stop it. I’m anti-termite,” said Farrakhan in Detroit during the 23rd anniversary event for the 1995 Million Man.[…]
Bishop Aubrey Shines says prominent Democrats are not doing enough to distance themselves from Farrakhan.
“The reason why Farrakhan has never been denounced is because he represents a voice in the black community,” said Bishop Shines.
In August, former president, Bill Clinton, Al Sharpton, and Rev. Jesse Jackson shared a stage with Farrakhan at Aretha Franklin’s funeral.
“Hate speech only seems to be applicable if it is alleged that it is conservatives, but once it’s under the umbrella of the Democratic party, we don’t hear this outcry,” said Bishop Shines.