Analysts say many Republicans are heartened by strong rhetoric addressing what they view as a threat from Islam itself. Because Muslims are a small voting bloc, candidates see limited fallout from what they are saying.
By RACHEL ZOLL and ADAM GELLER, Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle
Sat, 11/28/2015 - 8:10am
Analysts say many Republicans are heartened by strong rhetoric addressing what they view as a threat from Islam itself. Because Muslims are a small voting bloc, candidates see limited fallout from what they are saying.