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The problem has nothing to do with religion. It stems from a clear record of conduct that violates the basic standards expected of anyone holding public office. Voters are entitled to judge representatives by their actions, their associations, and their stated positions rather than by identity.Repeated involvement in questionable financial dealings, open expressions of hostility toward Jewish people, and consistent opposition to American national interests combined with support for groups tied to terrorism cross every reasonable line. These are not differences of opinion on policy. They amount to a direct rejection of the responsibilities that come with the job.Anyone elected to Congress takes an oath to defend the Constitution and serve the country. A pattern of behavior that undercuts those duties leaves no doubt that the person has failed the test of fitness for the role and has become an embarrassment to the body itself.