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André Carson

Sanchez On 'Muslim Intern Spy' Hunt: 'I Am Appalled'

Justin Elliott | October 15, 2009, 6:12PM

Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA)

We told you earlier about the strong statements from Reps. John Conyers (D-MI) and André Carson (D-IN) denouncing the call by four Republicans for the sergeant at arms to probe whether a Muslim advocacy group planted "intern spies" on the Hill.

But it looks like Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) was first out of the gate on this one.

She released this statement yesterday:

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Topics: André Carson, Anti-Terrorism Caucus, CAIR, John Conyers, Loretta Sanchez, Muslim Mafia, Sue Myrick

CAIR

Dem Rep Who Posed With Fake Intern Condemns GOP Anti-Muslim 'Fearmongering'

Christina Bellantoni | October 15, 2009, 3:58PM

Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) and "CAIR intern" Dave Marshall, aka Chris Gaubatz

Rep. André Carson had no idea the guy he posed with at an Islamic event was a fake intern, and thinks the accusations that the Council on American Islamic Relations planted spies on Capitol Hill is "shameful."

A spokesman for Carson (D-IN), one of two Muslim members of Congress, told TPM the campaign to investigate whether CAIR spies were interns is "fearmongering at its worst."

Justin Ohlemiller, Carson's communications director, said in an interview the photo is one of dozens members of Congress take every week with constituents and at events. He didn't know the man was pretending to be Muslim and doesn't recall interacting with him.

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Topics: André Carson, CAIR, Chris Gaubatz, Muslim Mafia

André Carson

Right-Wing Spy Posing As Muslim Intern Snagged Pic With Congressman

Justin Elliott | October 15, 2009, 1:21PM

Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) and "CAIR intern" Dave Marshall, aka Chris Gaubatz

Chris Gaubatz, who went undercover as a Muslim to infiltrate the Council on American-Islamic Relations for a new book from WorldNetDaily, posed for a picture with Muslim Democratic Rep. André Carson (IN) while under guise as "CAIR intern" Dave Marshall.

The picture with Carson, who became the second Muslim member of Congress when he took office in 2008, was taken at the convention of the Islamic Society of North America in Ohio last year.