Mohamed Nimer, acclaimed author and professor, notes that "in political seasons, fear of Islam and Muslims has proven to be a useful mobilizer across party lines. The rumor about President (then Senator) Obama's being secretly Muslim serves as a vivid illustration." (2) The allegation was used to discourage Americans from voting for Obama, though he did quickly and successfully disprove the accusations. ...

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