MA: Cahill Accuses Democratic Governor of "Playing Politics with Terrorism"

From the Boston Herald:

Independent Timothy Cahill yesterday accused Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick of “playing politics with terrorism” and “pandering” to Muslims. In a statement, the state treasurer and 2010 gubernatorial candidate noted Patrick met with more than 1,000 Muslim leaders last weekend and indicated support for a variety of their initiatives, such as having police meet with them to expand cultural awareness and urging employers to let Muslims leave work early for Friday prayers.

Follow the link for the text of Cahill's statement.  Muslim community activists have condemned Cahill's remarks.  From NECN:

Bilal Kaleem, Islamic Society of Boston: "His remarks were anti-democratic, anti-American, divisive and wounding. "  And those remarks were by Tim Cahill, Mass. State Treasurer and Independent candidate for Governor.  An interfaith gathering at Boston's Islamic Cultural Center and mosque Friday condemned him  -- and his words.